Wednesday, 12 March 2008
How Green was this Budget?
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Listening avidly to Alistair Darling's debut, it seemed most commentators had pretty dull expectations. The interest in environmental and green measures is always there though, because they are fundamentally budget neutral - you tax polluters and give breaks for positive actions.
Some Disappointments
Well, he bottled out over fuel duty, delaying the rise til October. Sure it's expensive but my Sister told me only last night that she chooses to drive to work because it's simply cheaper. That can't be right. Aviation's inclusion in emissions trading would be suggested. Road congestion charging will be tendered. Plastic bags will be left for the private sector another year.
