Nice one James,

Encouraged me to finally write too....

Here is my E-Mail:

Dear Mr Hayes,

I am told that red diesel as used by the marine and argricultural industry will lose its tax status later this year unless the government applies to the EU for the derogation to be continued.

As a keen sailor, I am somewhat concerned about the effect this may have on the marine industry, as I suspect that the extra tax raised will be small (probably less than the cost of collecting it), yet the impact on the industry significant. The cost of owning a boat may be become unviable for many, hence significantly damaging the micro economy that exists around the boat owner. Only recently it was reported that boating is the second largest participation sport in the UK behind fishing. As the UK is also seen by the world as a leading light in the sport/pastime of boating, this would be a great shame.

If the Red diesel for marine use is to disappear, will it also disappear for farmers and non-road vehicles, or is it just for the leisure vehicles/vessels?

As an MP whose constituents will be affected, certainly by argricultural use, but also (admittedly to a much lesser extent) by marine users (I am aware of a significant number of keen sailors in your constinuentcy area), I would be interested in your views and position on this issue.

Any reply gratefully received

Yours Sincerely

etc etc