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Labour Refuses To Rule Out Further Petrol Taxes
Labour Refuses To Rule Out Further Petrol Taxes
Thursday 13 Nov 2003
Deborah Coddington
Press
Releases -- Transport
ACT New Zealand Transport Spokesman Deborah Coddington today warned motorists that Labour will not rule out further petrol taxes.
"Today in Parliament, Prime Minister Helen Clark refused to give a categorical assurance that, so long as she's Prime Minister, there would be no new petrol taxes.
"This answer, taken in conjunction with Transport Minister Paul Swain's press release this morning - when he ruled out a 15 cents-a-litre price hike - sends a strong message to motorists.
"They are not safe from further highway robbery by this Government," Miss Coddington said.
ENDS
For more information visit ACT online at http://www.act.org.nz or contact the ACT Parliamentary Office at act@parliament.govt.nz.
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