Sheryll Murray MP today welcomed issues which the Chancellor addressed within his Autumn Budget statement which will help local people in South East Cornwall.
Firstly is the news that there will be £35million made available to reduce water bills which have been much higher in the South West than in other parts of the UK because of the long coastline. The money means that there will be a £50 payment to each household which will begin in April 2013. Sheryll said, “I have been long campaigning for reduced bills for constituents who have been charged much more than other parts of the UK because of the high amount of bathing waters. I welcome this move.”
Secondly was the news that the 3p increase in fuel was not to happen this year. Sheryll said, “With such a rural area, with so many relying on their cars, this has got to be good news. I backed the motion earlier in the month brought forward by Robert Halfon MP and the petition to have another look at this. Its fantastic to have a Chancellor that understands and listens.”
Sheryll also welcomed other help which will help the whole country including the active enterprise policy to help businesses expand and create jobs, with a £20 billion National Loan Guarantee Scheme, new tax breaks for investment in start-ups and cuts to red tape. The Government will help families and young people by doubling the number of children who will receive free nursery care, and investing nearly £1 billion to help young people get jobs and training.
Sheryll commented, “This is a very difficult time for the world economy and I congratulate the Chancellor on doing his best to get borrowing under control and to protect us from the debt storm. There is no miracle cure to our economic situation but I will continue to push for the best possible deal for the people of South East Cornwall.”
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