§ Mr. Trotterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he expects his proposal to tax concessionary air travel to: (a) reduce the number of such flights and reduce the income of British Airways, (b) lead to higher salary levels being needed to attract staff and (c) add to airline administrative cuts; and whether he intends to reimburse British Airways for the lost revenue and additional costs.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonDiscussions are taking place with affected parties about the effects of these proposals.