Mr Heaton-Harris told MBM:“I am afraid that I do not think marine pleasure craft should be exempt from tax duties. Unlike agriculture and commercial fishing craft which depend upon red diesel, the leisure water craft industry does not need subsidising in this manner. I can assure you that he will continue to defend the UK leisure boat industry.”MBM appreciates Mr Heaton-Harris taking the time to reply, even in the negative. Firstly, it is not true to say that red diesel is “tax exempt”, though it is taxed at a lower rate than roadside diesel. If Mr Heaton-Harris is your MEP, you can contact him at christopher.heaton-harris@europarl.europa.eu