Hydrocarbon Oil Duties

Part of Orders of the Day — Finance Bill – in the House of Commons at 7:30 pm on 27 April 1999.

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Photo of Mr Roger Casale Mr Roger Casale Labour, Wimbledon 7:30, 27 April 1999

I welcome that intervention. One positive outcome of this debate is the constructive remarks from the other side about the value of drawing upon the experience of other European countries when framing a national transport policy. We all have an interest in ensuring a better quality environment and better road transport policies. We must reduce reliance on diesel fuels, which are most damaging to our environment. The voices for change must be heard.

As in other parts of the Bill, the Government must adopt a balanced approach, taking account of as many interests as possible before deciding what to do. The previous Government recognised that fact when they introduced the road fuel escalator, and this Government recognise it as well.