House of Commons – Feb. 7, 2011 – 192

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 31(2)), That the proposed words be there added. The House divided: Ayes 297, Noes 135. Amendment: I beg to move an amendment, to leave out from "House" to the end of the Question and add: "notes the dramatic increase in the world oil price to over $100 per barrel;

further notes that there has been a significant impact on fuel prices in the UK as a result;

recognises the impact this has on households and business;

notes that the previous administration's rises in fuel duty that have taken effect during the past year have further increased prices;

further notes that the Government inherited the largest deficit in UK peacetime history, that the previous administration had no credible plan to deal with the deficit, that the Government has been clear that everyone will make a contribution to tackle the deficit but that the most vulnerable will be protected, and that the Government is considering a fair fuel stabiliser that could support motorists and businesses when oil prices are high;

further notes that the Government in addition is taking forward swiftly its commitment at EU level to introduce a pilot scheme that would deliver a discount of up to 5 pence per litre in duty in remote rural areas such as the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles and the Isles of Scilly;

and further notes that the Chancellor will update the House on all fiscal matters at the time of the Budget."