Mrs Diana Wallis, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, has written to six Commissioners to support an extension to the red diesel derogationMrs Diana Wallis, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, has written to six Commissioners to support an extension to the red diesel derogation. Mrs Wallis told MBM:“You will recall that the UK government gave up the tax exemption for ‘red diesel’ in 2003. It was however granted a three year derogation during which it could still apply reduced rates. “I have written personally to Commissioners Mandelson (UK), Borg (Malta), Rehn (Finland), Michel (Belgium), McCreevey (Ireland) and Barrot (Commissioner for Transport), asking them to give strong support for renewal of the ‘red diesel’ exemption. However, I should add that individual Commissioners do not represent national interests and take no instructions from national governments.”Recommended videos for youIf Mrs Wallis is your MEP, you can contact her at diana@dianawallismep.org.uk