HC Deb 13 December 2000 vol 359 cc172-3W
Caroline Flint

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received in favour of taxation on aviation fuel. [142055]

Mr. Timms

At present, the taxation of aviation fuel is not permitted under EU law and long-standing international agreements. I have received a number of representations commenting on this situation, including a number querying the rationale for the exemption.

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