Treasury written question – answered at on 14 July 2010.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer
(1) if he will take steps to ensure that air tax exemptions for the Highlands and Islands are maintained in implementing his proposals to replace air passenger duty with a per-plane tax;
(2) what consultation his Department plans to undertake in the Highlands and Islands on his proposals to replace air passenger duty with a per-plane tax;
(3) whether he plans to review the military exemptions from air passenger duty;
(4) whether his proposals for a per-plane tax will apply to cargo flights operating within the Highlands and Islands region.
The Budget announced that the Government will explore changes to the aviation tax system, including switching from a per-passenger to a per-plane duty, which could encourage fuller planes. Major changes will be subject to consultation.
Yes1 person thinks so
No1 person thinks not
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