McMillan Slams MP's for Failing to Act on Fuel Prices

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Tuesday) condemned MP's for failing to act on tackling the escalating fuel prices for Scottish motorists.

A SNP and Plaid Cymru motion, backed by a coalition of motoring and industry organisations, was defeated by 303 to 14 votes. The SNP and Plaid Cymru had dedicated their annual Opposition Day debate to demand the Conservative-led government fulfil its pre-election pledge to establish a fuel duty regulator.

Mr McMillan said;

"People in Inverclyde and the West of Scotland have been let down by their representatives in London who didn’t even bother to vote in last night’s important debate on fuel duty.

"As the price of oil heads once more over $100 per barrel action is needed to help businesses and families who are struggling because of the price of petrol at the pumps.

"I know from my discussions with constituents in Inverclyde that the soaring fuel costs is a major topic of debate and frustration.

"Therefore, If Westminster won't act then we need to equip the Scottish Parliament with the powers so that it can deliver instead. Fuel prices are a crucial issue for households and businesses, and will now become a central issue for the Holyrood elections in May.

"It’s a scandal that in Scotland we are paying among the highest fuel prices in Europe. It’s modern day highway robbery."

The result of the vote on fuel prices can be found here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm110207/debtext/110207-0003.htm