– in the House of Commons at 6:47 pm on 25 March 2014.
Votes in this debate
Question put,
That—
(1) Section 30 of the Finance Act 1994 (air passenger duty: rates of duty) is amended as follows.(2) In subsection (3)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “£67” substitute “£69”, and
(b) in paragraph (b), for “£134” substitute “£138”.
(3) In subsection (4)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “£83” substitute “£85”, and
(b) in paragraph (b), for “£166” substitute “£170”.
(4) In subsection (4A)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “£94” substitute “£97”, and
(b) in paragraph (b), for “£188” substitute “£194”.
(5) The amendments made by this Resolution have effect in relation to the carriage of passengers beginning on or after
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
The House divided:
Ayes 301, Noes 15.
Division number 238
Budget Resolution — Air Passenger Duty Rates from 1 April 2014
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