Aviation Security Levy

HC Deb 11 May 1982 vol 23 c209W

Mr. Colvin

asked the Minister for Trade whether he will extend the present reduction in the rate of the aviation security levy.

Mr. Sproat

The aviation security fund remains in surplus. I attach great importance to keeping costs to the air transport industry to a minimum, and have therefore decided, subject to the approval of Parliament, to extend the reduction of 40p in the aviation security levy from 31 August 1982 until 31 March 1983; the levy will then revert to £1.50 on 1 April 1983. Draft Amendment Regulations to give effect to this will be laid shortly.