AS PART of the industry day of action planned for 2nd July, the Road Haulage Association will be joining forces with other protest groups, primarily to support the Fuel Price Regulator amendment to the Government’s Finance Bill and also the seek the introduction of an Essential User Rebate.
The lobby will commence at 11.30am in Old Palace Yard, opposite the House of Commons, until approx 1.00pm after which time members will be seeking meetings with their MPs to highlight the issues in person.
The Fuel Price Regulator seeks to offset the increase in VAT receipts received by Government as a result of the rising price of fuel with a corresponding reduction in fuel duty and would, the RHA believes, help stabilise fuel costs for hauliers.
"This is a unique opportunity for the industry", said RHA Chief Executive Roger King. "It was always our intention to lobby Parliamentarians in support of the Regulator on the day the debate was expected to take place. Our information is that this will be 2nd July which is why we are combining with others to make the maximum impact.
"This lobby goes beyond merely seeing MPs and demanding help. This time we can actually focus on a debate about our industry and ask for positive support and I am delighted that the RHA has played such an important part in getting this debate heard.”
