HC Deb 23 February 1989 vol 147 cc778-9W
Mr. Robert Banks

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set out the rates of duty on aviation gasoline used by piston engined light aircraft in each of the EEC member states.

Mr. Lilley

The United Kingdom is the only member state to levy a lower rate of duty on aviation gasoline than on motor gasoline. The latest available figures for the rates of duty on aviation gasoline in the EEC are:—

State Duty (excluding VAT) Pence per gallon Total tax (including VAT) As a percentage of RSP
Belgium 79 66
Denmark 132 74
France 125 77

State Duty (excluding VAT) Pence per gallon Total tax (including VAT) As a percentage of RSP
Germany 79 65
Greece 85 70
Ireland 113 71
Italy 161 78
Luxembourg 66 58
Netherlands 106 70
Portugal 124 69
Spain 90 60
United Kingdom 46 33