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Written question asked by Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
Which air routes in Scotland are currently not exempt from the air passenger duty in the Highlands and Islands.
Answer

Mrs. Michie: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland which air routes in Scotland are currently not exempt from the air passenger duty in the highlands and islands. [6754] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: All routes operated by aircraft of 10 tonnes or more maximum take-off weight or seating 20 or more passengers are not exempt from air passenger duty.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6754; 286 c778W;286 c776W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Air routes Air passenger duty Passengers Scotland