HC Deb 07 February 1951 vol 483 cc218-9W
118. Mr. Shepherd

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the amount of duty per gallon charged for supplies of fuel for aviation purposes to foreign aircraft refuelling in this country.

Mr. Jay

The duty charged on aviation fuel supplied to foreign aircraft is the same as that charged on fuel supplied to United Kingdom aircraft, viz., 1s. 6d. per gallon on light hydrocarbon oils liable to Customs Duty and 9d. per gallon on similar hydrocarbon oils liable to Excise Duty. The duty is repaid as drawback in respect of fuel for flights to places outside the United Kingdom.