questionText: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) freezing fuel duty and (b) the introduction of a 12-month Vehicle Excise Duty for heavy good vehicles on the road haulage sector; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing (a) an essential user rebate and (b) further targeted support for the sector.
answerText: On 20 May the Government announced a package worth around £600m, which combines broad support with targeted support for sectors most exposed to and affected by higher fuel prices. Concerning the broad support, the temporary 5p per litre fuel duty cut will...
heading: Fuels: Excise Duties