Sneaky Tax Hike by El Gordo

[Churchill]

"renew the UK’s derogation on red diesel for private recreational boater"

Why should people farting about on boats get tax free diesel? I don't get red diesel for my recreational driving

Because the duty on Diesel was for "Diesel Engined Road Vehicles"... DERV

[PerlOfWisdom]

Stupid fool, think of all the votes he'll lose when owners of luxury yachts see their costs increase.

[BoredBloke]

"renew the UK’s derogation on red diesel for private recreational boater"

Why should people farting about on boats get tax free diesel? I don't get red diesel for my recreational driving

[Paddy]

I think this will kill off the UK fishing industry and we will have to rely on Spanish trawlers using cheaper diesel to supply us with fish.

[Mailman]

I'll just have to move all my yachts to Portofino. Problem solved.

Threaded.

Dont get too excited, gordo is looking in to pinging you even when you are in your tax haven!

Mailman

[Troll]

FFS!

The Treasury Minister, John Healey, confirmed today that the European Commission has rejected the UK Government’s application to renew the UK’s derogation on red diesel for private recreational boaters.

The bigger ferrys mostly use cheaper fuel oil.

Aahh... I'll read it properly next time.

[Mordac]

I'll just have to move all my yachts to Portofino. Problem solved.

Threaded.

[Churchill]

So are ferry prices are going up as well?

FFS!

The Treasury Minister, John Healey, confirmed today that the European Commission has rejected the UK Government’s application to renew the UK’s derogation on red diesel for private recreational boaters.

The bigger ferrys mostly use cheaper fuel oil.

[PerlOfWisdom]

So are ferry prices are going up as well?

They'll buy it in France.

[Troll]

So are ferry prices are going up as well?

[Mailman]

Damn, just as I was about to buy my £100 million super yacht!

Mailman

[Churchill]

The Treasury Minister, John Healey, confirmed today that the European Commission has rejected the UK Government’s application to renew the UK’s derogation on red diesel for private recreational boaters.


“This decision is naturally very disappointing. Despite the best efforts of the campaign leaders, RYA and British Marine Federation (BMF), and the efforts of the UK Government, it appears that the Commission was intent on removing the derogation at any cost and has dismissed the consequences to the UK marine industry and the private recreational boater” says Neil Northmore, RYA Government Affairs Advisor.


“Boaters could face a substantial increase in the price of marine diesel” warned Howard Pridding BMF Executive Director, “which will have a huge adverse impact on the UK marine industry. It is profoundly disappointing that the EU has not listened to the UK Government”.


The RYA and BMF welcomed the Minister’s acknowledgement of the problems that will flow from this decision, and has confirmed that the UK Government will consult with boating organisations to develop and implement a sensible timetable for transitional measures to alleviate the effects on the boater.


The RYA and BMF will continue to work closely with Government and their respective members to ensure that key issues of cost, availability and safety are addressed by the transitional measures.

Taken from the Royal Yachting Association website. Seems to be the EU feckers.

http://www.rya.org.uk/NewsAndEvents/...redieselpr.htm

[stackpole]

Didn't even mention it in the budget, just slipped it in via the back door. Bastard!!!

You sound a bit like David Furnish.

[Gonzo]

Didn't even mention it in the budget, just slipped it in via the back door. Bastard!!!

That's been Gordo's style for the last 9 years - you can't take much notice of what he announces, you have to wait a couple of days for the accountants to scour the fine details in the documents to find out what is really going to happen.

[Ardesco]

It would appear that El Gordo has removed the tax exemption for marine diesel.

Time to buy yourself a speedboat if you have loads of wonga spare, or get rid of your boat as ful prices are going to more than double now....

Didn't even mention it in the budget, just slipped it in via the back door. Bastard!!!