§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals are being made to the European Commission on taxation on tourists, in the light of the introduction of the European single market; and what representations he has received seeking a tourism or landing tax in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. LilleyThe Government have made no proposals to the European Commission on taxation of tourists. My right hon. Friend has received a small number of representations about imposing a tax on arrivals in or departures from the United Kingdom.