Mr Ashley Mote, independent MEP for the South-East, has written to the Commission to support the derogation, but believes the EU removes our right to govern ourselvesMr Ashley Mote, independent MEP for the South-East, has written to the Commission to support the derogation, but believes the EU removes our right to govern ourselves. Mr Mote told MBM:“I raised this issue with the commission some time ago. The general rule provides that fuel used in private pleasure navigation is subject to excise duty. The Commission also stressed that derogations must aim at overcoming initial difficulties encountered with the implementation of a new legislation. If Mr Mote is your MEP, you can contact him at ashley.mote43@btconnect.com