§ 7. Mr. Peter AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the impact of vehicle fuel tax on the economy in Scotland. [136327]
§ Dr. ReidVehicle fuel tax is only one of many factors that have an impact on Scotland's economy and needs to be seen in the context of overall UK fiscal policy.
The measures announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his pre-Budget report to reduce fuel duties for cleaner fuels and vehicle excise duty will all bring significant financial benefits to Scotland's economy.