Written question asked by John Austin (Labour) on Thursday, 29 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 April 2001. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will list those EU member states which make a distinction between EU member states and candidate countries in the application of air passenger duty; and if he will make a statement,

Answer: Mr. Austin: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list those EU member states which make a distinction between EU member states and candidate countries in the application of air passenger duty; and if he will make a statement. [156831] Mr. Timms: I have been asked to reply. It is not possible to provide the information requested. Air passenger duty is specific to the UK. Other EU member states' air travel taxation systems do not operate on the same basis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156831; 366 c201W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Aviation Air passenger duty EU countries EU enlargement Passengers Taxation
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