HC Deb 08 January 2003 vol 397 cc239-40WS
Norman Baker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on the application of tax to(a) plastic bags and (b) aviation fuel. [89093]

John Healey

The Government currently have no plans to introduce a plastic bag tax.

The 2002 pre-Budget report announced that the Government will discuss with stakeholders the most effective economic instruments for ensuring that the aviation industry is encouraged to take account of, and where appropriate reduce, its contribution to global warming, local air and noise pollution. The Government will set out its plans in its Air Transport White Paper later this year.