§ Mr. LazarowiczTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations the Government has made in the last year to the(a) International Civil Aviation Organisation and (b) its other member states regarding the possible removal of the exemption of aviation fuel from taxation. [158954]
§ Mr. McNultyAt a meeting of ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection in February 2004 the UK supported the use of economic instruments like emissions trading or charging to tackle the climate change impact of aviation. When the matter was raised formally at the ICAO 33rd Assembly in Autumn 2001, the overwhelming majority of states spoke out against the introduction of a tax on aviation fuel. The Government remains committed to finding alternative ways of applying the 'polluter pays' principle to civil aviation. Specific proposals were set out in the Future of Air Transport White Paper published on 16 December 2003.
§ Mr. Alan ReidTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects his Department to(a) commence and (b) complete its review of the security regime tailored for smaller and lighter aircraft and the airports from which they operate. [161978]
§ Mr. McNultyWe keep our aviation security regime under regular review, consulting with the industry as necessary. Indeed officials are meeting with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. and the aircraft operators in Glasgow today. As I said to the hon. Gentleman in my answer to his oral question on 9 March we shall consult the industry fully on proposals for a tailored regime for lighter and smaller aircraft.