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Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 July 2010.


Aviation: Passenger Duty

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will alter air passenger duty so that passengers flying to the West Indies will not have to pay more than those flying to more distant destinations such as the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States.
Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
935; 720 c34WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Air passenger duty Tax rates and bands Caribbean
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk