text_body: --- DIVISION TITLE ---
  
  Opposition Day - Fuel Prices and the Cost of Living
  
  --- MOTION EFFECT ---
  
  @ MP voted aye to note the Government's position in respect of fuel prices and the cost of living.
  @ MP voted no against noting the Government's position in respect of fuel prices and the cost of living.
  
  The majority of MPs voted to note the Government's position in respect of fuel prices and the cost of living. 
  
  The text of the approved motion was:
  
  :That this House:
  :''notes'' that the Government inherited the largest deficit in UK peacetime history and that the previous Government and current Opposition has no credible plan to deal with the deficit; 
  :''further notes'' that this Government has already taken steps to support families and that those on low and middle incomes will benefit from April 2011 from a Â£1,000 increase in the income tax personal allowance, above-indexation increases in Child Tax Credit and that pensioners will receive new âtriple-lockâ increases in the basic State Pension;
  :''further notes'' the significant impact on fuel prices in the UK of the dramatic increase in the world oil price to over $100 per barrel and the impact on households and business; 
  :''notes'' that the previous Government increased fuel duty no less than four times between December 2008 and April 2010, proposed introducing a fuel escalator from 2011 and planned for a further series of six consecutive fuel duty rises up to 2014; 
  :''nonetheless recognises'' the significant impact of high fuel prices on motorists, hauliers and businesses and that the Government is considering a fair fuel stabiliser that could support motorists and businesses when oil prices are high; and 
  :''in addition notes'' that a reduction in VAT on fuel would be deemed illegal under EU law and that the Chancellor will update the House on this issue at the time of the Budget.â.
  
  There is nothing substantive within the agreed motion, it is merely noting and "recognising" things rather than requiring any action. 
  
  --- COMMENTS AND NOTES ---
  
  (put thoughts and notes for other researchers here)
  