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Written question asked by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (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
What is the estimated additional cost per annum to (a) Orkney Health Board and (b) Shetland Health Board of the proposed increase in air passenger duty. - (Holding answer 4 December 1996).
Answer

Mr. Wallace: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated additional cost per annum to (a) Orkney health board and (b) Shetland health board of the proposed increase in air passenger duty. [7050] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 4 December 1996]: The additional costs per annum are estimated to be £17,000 for Orkney and £13,500 for Shetland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7050; 286 c791-2W;286 c789-90W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Costs Air passenger duty Health authorities Passengers Orkney Health Board Shetland Health Board
Contains statistics
Yes