Date of Answer: 23.06.2010
Column References: 512 c239W
Member Tabling Question: McKinnell, Catherine
Topic: Taxation: Aviation
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will undertake an economic impact assessment of the proposed adoption of a per-plane tax on regional airports.
Answering Department: Treasury
Member Answering Question: Greening, Justine
Answer: The Government will explore changes to aviation tax, including switching from a per-passenger to a per-plane duty. Major changes will be subject to consultation.
Question Number: 3604
Date Tabled: 16.06.2010
Date for Answer: 21.06.2010