Issue - meetings

To consider the Council’s position in relation to a Motion sent by the West Lothian Council, regarding Fuel Duty and VAT Revenues.

(Report attached)

The Council considered the most appropriate response to a Motion received from the West Lothian Council regarding Fuel Duty and VAT Revenues.

It was generally acknowledged that this was a complex issue and there was some debate as to the accuracy of the assertions within parts of the motion. Following discussion it was agreed that the principle underpinning the motion was sound and that the motion was supported by the Council.

RESOLVED that

The Council supports the West Lothian Council in calling on the  Government to act decisively to protect the interests of families, public services and industry by immediately introducing a Fuel Duty Regulator which will use the increasing revenues from VAT  to reduce Fuel Duty and so the price per litre of petrol and diesel.

(During consideration of this item, and in accordance with the requirements of Section 81 of the Local Government Act 2000, Councillor Hicks declared a personal interest, in view of the fact that his employer was engaged in the business of energy generation through the use of renewable energy resources.)