Alun Cairns
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(11 years, 9 months ago)
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Danny Alexander
With all respect to the hon. Gentleman, I am not sure that he has reflected upon the substantial fuel duty escalator that was baked into the public finances when his party was in office. We have dealt with those increases on a case-by-case basis and reduced fuel duty by a penny. I think that is the right action to support motorists, families and small businesses alike.
Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan) (Con)
16. Does my right hon. Friend share my concern that minimum unit pricing for alcohol could hit responsible drinkers from some of the most deprived families?
Danny Alexander
That matter is under consideration, and announcements will be made in due course.