§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will exempt charitable organisations offering door-to-door transport services to people with extra mobility needs, operating under section 19 licences, from fuel tax increases. [36591]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe tax on road fuel is charged on a broad base with no exemptions for particular user groups or individuals. It would not be appropriate to exempt charitable organisations.
§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effect of fuel tax increases on charitable organisations, operating under section 19 licences, offering door-to-door transport services to people with extra mobility needs. [36590]
§ Dawn PrimaroloNo such assessment of the effect of fuel tax increases on charitable organisations has been made.