§ Mr. Langasked the Secretary of State for Trade what consideration has been given to levying an airport arrival and departure tax on all foreign nations entering and leaving the United Kingdom; what information he has on any such taxes levied in other countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TebbitI do not know of any country where airport arrival and departure taxes are levied on foreign nationals only. Since such discrimination would be unjustifiable, no serious consideration has been given to the proposal.