Written question asked by Ian Davidson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 November 1993. It was answered by Lord Cope of Berkeley (Conservative) on Friday, 5 November 1993 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

What is his estimate of the loss of traffic on routes between Scotland and London which would follow the imposition of value-added tax at 17.5 per cent. on air fares; if he will outline the increase in fares which will result from the imposition of VAT; and on what basis these figures were arrived at. - Will write.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

231 c558W;231 c560W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Aviation Fares Greater London Scotland VAT Air traffic

Contains statistics

Yes