§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions his Department has had with(a) the European Commission and (b) the Treasury regarding the introduction of taxation on Kerosene. [23199]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Council agreed, on 9 June 1997, a Resolution calling for the European Commission to study the economic and environmental effects in the EU of taxing aviation kerosene. My Department will continue its dialogue with the Commission as the study progresses and keep in regular contact with the Treasury and other interested Departments on this issue.