VAT Domestic Fuel 2022-06-28
2022-06-28
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The question pertains to the impact of VAT on rising fuel bills and its effect on households in fuel poverty, particularly in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues and stakeholders on the potential merits of zero-rating VAT on domestic fuel. VAT on domestic fuel continues to be levied on rising fuel bills while one in three Scots households live in fuel poverty. With 8% of the UK population, Scotland has 96% of the UK's crude oil reserves, 63% of the UK's natural gas reserves, 90% of the UK's hydropower and 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources. Scotland's vast energy potential far exceeds the needs of our people yet we receive no revenue.
We recognise Scotland's contribution to energy across the country and the fantastic industry that we have in Scotland. The hon Member will know that Scotland has a record sum this year in terms of money that comes through the Treasury, through the Budget and through the Barnett formula.
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The value of Scotland's energy to the UK Treasury and the plan for servicing debts following potential independence were not addressed.
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Q2
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The question follows a discussion about VAT on domestic fuel, focusing on the proportion of people using heating oil in different regions.
The original question was about heating fuel, and I wonder if the Minister could let us know the proportion of people in London who use heating oil compared with those out in rural areas such as Lincolnshire or even in Scotland?
My hon Friend is right: more people use heating oil in rural areas, and the Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are looking at energy across the board to ensure that all people are protected.
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The proportion of people using heating oil in London compared with those in rural areas was not provided.
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Q3
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The question follows a discussion about VAT on domestic fuel, focusing on the proportion of people using heating oil in different regions.
The original question was about heating fuel, and I wonder if the Minister could let us know the proportion of people in London who use heating oil compared with those out in rural areas such as Lincolnshire or even in Scotland?
My hon Friend is right: more people use heating oil in rural areas, and the Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are looking at energy across the board to ensure that all people are protected.
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Assessment & feedback
The proportion of people using heating oil in London compared with those in rural areas was not provided.
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