Fuel Duty Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Fuel Duty

Julian Lewis Excerpts
Monday 12th November 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon
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Unfortunately, I am just a brand-new MP and I do not have the luxury of having discussions with the Chancellor. I have no idea what is in his lunchbox, but I do know that the Government have a record of cutting fuel duty. That is something that I am proud of and to which I can give strong support.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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Will my hon. Friend accept the assurance, as least from Government Members, that if the rise does not go ahead it will have far more to do with his campaign than anything the Opposition have done?