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I feel that Mr Brown's measures do not go even halfway to help struggling farmers and hauliers.
An average reduction in road fund licence of £715 per vehicle per year is only 25% of our weekly fuel bill. We spend on average £160,000 per year on fuel—and Mr Brown thinks that this minimal reduction will assist us. A small cut in the price of fuel would assist all industry, including manufacturers, producers and growers.
Mr Brown insists that he does not want to jeopardise the country's economy. Where will the economy be without farmers to produce, or hauliers to deliver goods to the stores.
Mr Brown claims if he reduces tax then schools and hospitals will suffer. Why should the motorist pay for these services at the pumps? These services should be paid for by taxing the employed.
Except he realises he can gain more money by taxing everyone who owns a car or a truck, even if they are struggling to keep in business and employ staff. Keith Butler, by email.