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, what assessment he has made of the impact on competitiveness of changes in air passenger duty on flights within the European Economic Area; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Austin: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the impact on competitiveness of changes in air passenger duty on flights within the European Economic Area; and if he will make a statement. [156827] Mr. Timms: I have been asked to reply. The changes to air passenger duty implemented on 1 April 2001 should have a positive impact on the UK's competitiveness within the European Economic Area. For those passengers travelling economy class the duty is reduced to £5.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156827; 366 c202W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Aviation Competition Air passenger duty EU countries Passengers Taxation European economic area
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk