red diesel again

[bert49uk]

'The Treasury has announced draft legislation which will mean each time a yachtsman buys red diesel he/she must declare that the fuel will only be used in UK waters. '

what a suprise !

 

[[70521]]

what a suprise !

Just a poorly thought through compromise.

As somebody who hops across "la Manche" I'll need to have 100% white, not really a problem. Just fill up in France or the CI.

 

[prv]

Well, I guess at least it might persuade marinas on the South and East coasts to start stocking white?

Pete

 

[Chris_Robb]

'The Treasury has announced draft legislation which will mean each time a yachtsman buys red diesel he/she must declare that the fuel will only be used in UK waters. '

what a suprise !

This is a Joke. There is no where for me to fill with white diesel in the Solent area. I cannot carry 40 Gallons in cans.

Time to write to MP I think, Andrew Tyrie in Chichester.

This means that the Belgium attitude is now accepted as correct, as will Holland, though I suspect the french will be laid back about it.

It will effect Europeans coming to the UK, unless they carry enough fuel to do the round trip.

Farce.....

 

[haydude]

I hope this is yet another tabloid speculation because it is absolute madness! What is one supposed to do?

1) Dump the red diesel and refuel with white before sailing abroad?
2) Install a second tank?

 

[MoodySabre]

No speculation - see thread on Scutt.