§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his definition of "region" as used in section 19 of the Finance Bill; and how this relates to local government area and ward boundaries. [120628]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 2 May 2000]Clause 19 introduces a provision which will allow passengers on flights from airports in certain regions to be exempt from Air Passenger Duty (APD). The regions will be defined by Treasury Order and it is the Government's intention that the order will name the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This region includes the local authority areas of Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles, Highland, Argyll and Bute, part of North Ayrshire and part of Moray.