§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what subsidy from public funds he estimates the aviation industry receives in terms of favourable taxation policy; and if he will make a statement. [135024]
§ John HealeyI have been asked to reply.
The aviation industry receives no direct subsidy from public funds.
The Government recently completed a consultation process on the use of economic instruments in the aviation sector, which included examining incentives to encourage better environmental performance.
The Government's views will be set out in the Air Transport White Paper due to be published later this year.