At a time of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, we want the Government to urgently review eligibility for the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme to ensure fairness, consistency and equal treatment for remote, rural and island communities, including those in Argyll.
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Launch a review into student finance maintenance loan thresholds
We believe student finance maintenance loans are no longer reflective of household incomes. Two parents on the average UK salary means their child may be entitled to minimum. We believe this needs to be reconsidered immediately.
Review fairness of Vehicle Excise Duty
Government should review whether Vehicle Excise Duty remains fair and appropriate, given that local and regional authorities are changing the road space and access available for private vehicles through low-traffic neighbourhoods, bus gates/lanes, and expanded cycle lanes.
Review access to cash in rural areas, require FCA to reform rules and criteria
Review access to cash in rural areas and require the FCA to reform its rules, and LINK’s criteria, so more rural communities like the Highlands can have banking hubs. It must better reflect rural issues: ageing populations; limited internet access; and geography to help stop financial exclusion.
Review decision to end the ECO scheme, assess the economic and social impact
Review and pause the planned ending of the ECO scheme until a full impact assessment is completed, including effects on employment, industry capacity, fuel poverty and delivery of net-zero targets.
Review misleading practices relating to government domestic solar/biomass scheme
Launch a review of misleading business practices of domestic solar and biomass schemes sold under government initiatives such as the feed-in tariff.
At a time of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, we want the Government to urgently review eligibility for the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme to ensure fairness, consistency and equal treatment for remote, rural and island communities, including those in Argyll.
React
Members can read every reason.
Launch a review into student finance maintenance loan thresholds
We believe student finance maintenance loans are no longer reflective of household incomes. Two parents on the average UK salary means their child may be entitled to minimum. We believe this needs to be reconsidered immediately.
Review fairness of Vehicle Excise Duty
Government should review whether Vehicle Excise Duty remains fair and appropriate, given that local and regional authorities are changing the road space and access available for private vehicles through low-traffic neighbourhoods, bus gates/lanes, and expanded cycle lanes.
Review access to cash in rural areas, require FCA to reform rules and criteria
Review access to cash in rural areas and require the FCA to reform its rules, and LINK’s criteria, so more rural communities like the Highlands can have banking hubs. It must better reflect rural issues: ageing populations; limited internet access; and geography to help stop financial exclusion.
Review decision to end the ECO scheme, assess the economic and social impact
Review and pause the planned ending of the ECO scheme until a full impact assessment is completed, including effects on employment, industry capacity, fuel poverty and delivery of net-zero targets.
Review misleading practices relating to government domestic solar/biomass scheme
Launch a review of misleading business practices of domestic solar and biomass schemes sold under government initiatives such as the feed-in tariff.