Cost of using vehicles for work

Early day motion 464, tabled 17 October 2022 by Bob Blackman (Conservative). Signed by 115 members.

That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are outdated and require immediate and urgent review by HMRC to reflect the soaring cost-of-living increases so that these workers can continue to carry out their jobs; notes that low-paid public service workers cannot afford to upgrade their vehicles to new, fuel efficient options and that mileage rates for frontline workers should reflect that; understands that temporary higher rates provided by employers are welcome but do not provide enough relief; and calls on the Treasury to ensure rates are regularly updated in the future to genuinely reflect the cost of using a vehicle for work so that workers are protected from future fuel price spikes.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Scottish National Party 33, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 6, Independent 5, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Conservative 2, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.