RHA: Fuel campaigners take their message to the Treasury
On Thursday 17 March, FairFuel campaigners met with Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Justine Greening MP.
The campaign team, comprising Geoff Dunning of the Road Haulage Association, James Hookham, Freight Transport Association, campaign organiser Peter Carroll, Quentin Willson and Tessa Munt MP.
“We had a very constructive meeting with the Minister, she not only heard our concerns, it was very apparent that she actually listened to what we had to say”, said Geoff Dunning.
“The meeting also proved, beyond all doubt the effectiveness of a coordinate press and political campaign that is designed to get support from industry and the public and to urge – through constituents – MPs to support our aims. The number of signatures on the petition alone has played a massive part in getting our message over to members of the public and members of Parliament.
“Of course, the final decision as to whether or not we will see a freeze on fuel duty rests with the Chancellor. We sincerely hope that he will help us, not only by freezing the next duty increase but by introducing a long term solution to thorny issue of oil pricing.
“We have been encouraged by the progress to date and hope that Treasury officials will include us in discussions to take the issue further”.
Road Haulage Association – phone us first
For more details, contact RHA Head of Media Relations, Kate Gibbs on . . .
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 838917
Mob: + 44 (0) 7979 531451
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