Petition 1119 (pdf size 33 KB posted 11.02.2008)
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Petition by
Philip Flanders
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Closed Petitions - Petition PE1119
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Petition by Philip Flanders on behalf of the Road Haulage Association calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make representations to the UK Government on the impact on the road haulage industry of recent fuel price increases; press for a freeze in fuel duty while the average price remains at or over £0.90ppl pump prices; and for a fuel duty regulator based on additional "windfall" revenue to offset fuel price rises beyond forecasts.
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Petitioner:
Philip Flanders
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| On behalf of: Road Haulage Association |
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Number of signatures:
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952
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Date lodged:
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11 February 2008
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| SPICe Briefing: Briefing for PE1119 |
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Summary:
Written Submissions for PE1119
4 March 2008 : The Committee agreed to seek a response to the issues raised in the petition from the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 4 March 2008
9 September 2008 : The Committee agreed to close consideration of the petition on the grounds that the Scottish Government has made representations to the UK Government about the impact on the road haulage industry of recent fuel price increases and called for a freeze in fuel duty and for a fuel duty regulator. Further, that the Scottish Government is actively pursuing these issues with the UK Government. However, in closing the petition, the Committee agreed to invite the Scottish Government to engage with the petitioner over the action it can take within its devolved powers, for instance, part funding training courses for hauliers to achieve greater fuel efficiency. Link to Official Report 9 September 2008
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