Ross wins support from UK Cabinet Minister for delivery charge campaign
Moray MP Douglas Ross has met with Secretary of State for Business, Greg Clark MP to urge action on unfair delivery charges in Moray and the North of Scotland. It comes after the issue was raised directly with the Prime Minister and ahead of a debate on the issue Douglas is leading at Westminster tomorrow (Wednesday)
Commenting afterwards Douglas said: “I was encouraged by the Secretary of State’s response. I asked if he would consider jointly hosting a round-table discussion with me and some of the companies that currently levy unfair surcharges and other interested parties. I am hopeful this can be agreed as it will allow us to challenge these companies on the rip-off charges they are applying.
“He also agreed that we would examine closely the recent Ofcom Report on this issue and seek solutions to a problem that has been going on for many years. It is my belief that by using Parliament to shine a light on these practices we may finally make significant progress in this long-running fight.”
Douglas added. “I highlighted this injustice in my maiden speech in the House of Commons. I took the issue to the floor by asking the Prime Minister for her help and I have also asked the Scottish Affairs Committee to launch an inquiry. I now have the support of the Secretary of State, so we are making progress on this issue.
“Despite years of complaints, not to mention petitions, questions at Holyrood and so on, this problem has not been solved. I really do hope that, at last, we can start seeing some significant progress.”