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1668152

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what tax is levied on private commercial flights (1) taking off, or (2) landing, in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Deben
	uin	HL20
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>Data on receipts from Air Passenger Duty (APD) and chargeable passengers, including for the higher rate, can be found in the APD Bulletin on GOV.UK. [1]</p><p> </p><p>Data on aircraft movements, including for business aviation and air taxis, are published by the Civil Aviation Authority. [2] These data are not collected from all UK airports, just those handling scheduled and major charter services, and so provide only a partial picture.</p><p> </p><p>APD is the Government’s principal tax on the aviation sector, since tickets are VAT free and aviation fuel incurs no duty. APD is paid by aircraft operators on a per passenger basis for flights departing UK airports; there are different rates according to a passenger's class of travel and the distance of their journey.</p><p> </p><p>Operators with aircraft of over 20 tonnes equipped to carry fewer than 19 passengers must pay the higher rate of APD, equal to £78 per passenger for domestic and short-haul flights and rising to £601 for ultra-long-haul flights. These private and business jets generally provide a higher class of service and so incur more in APD.</p><p> </p><p>As with all taxes, the Government keeps APD under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-passenger-duty-bulletin" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-passenger-duty-bulletin</a></p><p> </p><p>[2] <a href="https://www.caa.co.uk/Documents/Download/9116/47a460b2-0592-4ef7-b24b-aa5e27ccfce4/5623" target="_blank">https://www.caa.co.uk/Documents/Download/9116/47a460b2-0592-4ef7-b24b-aa5e27ccfce4/5623</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL21 question first answered 21/11/2023 17:15:30 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4154 label Biography information for Lord Deben

1668153

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many private flights (1) took off, and (2) landed, in the UK in the most recent year for which figures are complete; and how much tax did those flights incur.
	tabling member printed	Lord Deben
	uin	HL21
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>Data on receipts from Air Passenger Duty (APD) and chargeable passengers, including for the higher rate, can be found in the APD Bulletin on GOV.UK. [1]</p><p> </p><p>Data on aircraft movements, including for business aviation and air taxis, are published by the Civil Aviation Authority. [2] These data are not collected from all UK airports, just those handling scheduled and major charter services, and so provide only a partial picture.</p><p> </p><p>APD is the Government’s principal tax on the aviation sector, since tickets are VAT free and aviation fuel incurs no duty. APD is paid by aircraft operators on a per passenger basis for flights departing UK airports; there are different rates according to a passenger's class of travel and the distance of their journey.</p><p> </p><p>Operators with aircraft of over 20 tonnes equipped to carry fewer than 19 passengers must pay the higher rate of APD, equal to £78 per passenger for domestic and short-haul flights and rising to £601 for ultra-long-haul flights. These private and business jets generally provide a higher class of service and so incur more in APD.</p><p> </p><p>As with all taxes, the Government keeps APD under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-passenger-duty-bulletin" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-passenger-duty-bulletin</a></p><p> </p><p>[2] <a href="https://www.caa.co.uk/Documents/Download/9116/47a460b2-0592-4ef7-b24b-aa5e27ccfce4/5623" target="_blank">https://www.caa.co.uk/Documents/Download/9116/47a460b2-0592-4ef7-b24b-aa5e27ccfce4/5623</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL20 question first answered 21/11/2023 17:15:30 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4154 label Biography information for Lord Deben

1660118

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to take steps to reduce aviation taxation on domestic flights.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	199021
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>In April 2023, the Government halved the rate of APD on domestic flights in order to support UK-wide connectivity. The new domestic rate applies to all flights between airports in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is set at £6.50 for economy passengers, half of the current short haul rate. This will benefit more than 10 million passengers in 2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>As with all taxes, the Government keeps APD under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Gareth Davies question first answered 19/09/2023 15:59:28 answering member 4850 label Biography information for Gareth Davies
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1656598

	registered interest
	date	01/09/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of introducing a frequent flyer levy.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	196387
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government keeps all taxes under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Gareth Davies question first answered 05/09/2023 15:46:38 answering member 4850 label Biography information for Gareth Davies
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1656658

	registered interest
	date	01/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of imposing a green levy on private jet flights.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	196423
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>The aviation sector, including business aviation, is important for the whole of the UK economy and supports connectivity, direct economic activity, trade, investment and jobs.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is taking measures to reduce emissions from aviation. Its Jet Zero Strategy sets out how the sector can achieve net zero aviation by 2050 without requiring additional government interventions to limit aviation growth, by focusing on new fuels and technology.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/09/2023 12:38:06 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1643683

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a frequent flyer levy.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	188999
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>Matters related to taxation are the responsibility of HM Treasury.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 19/06/2023 13:31:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1462044

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 26 April 2022 to Question 157540 on Aviation: Taxation, ​what assessment he ​has made of the potential merits of tolerating the potential administrative complexity of a frequent flyer levy to facilitate the move towards net zero.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>As part of a consultation on aviation tax reform between March and June 2021, the Government sought views on whether a frequent flyer levy could replace APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector.</p><p> </p><p>In the responses received to the consultation, the Government received a wide range of views on a frequent flyer levy. Some stakeholders, including those from the aviation industry, strongly opposed any suggestion that APD should be replaced with a frequent flyer levy, on the grounds that it would be significantly more difficult to administer. Conversely, environmental stakeholders supported the introduction of a frequent flyer levy, considering that the benefits of such a levy outweighed any potential administrative complexity.</p><p> </p><p>Following the consultation, having considered all views received carefully, the Government published a response which outlined that it was minded to retain APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector, noting in particular concerns about the possible administrative complexity and data processing, handling and privacy of a frequent flyer levy.</p><p> </p><p>Full details of the consultation and the Government’s response can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-aviation-tax-reform</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 18/05/2022 12:43:42 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1459395

	registered interest
	date	21/04/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the (a) potential merits and (b) potential environmental and financial impact of implementing a frequent flyer levy.
	tabling member constituency	Putney
	tabling member printed	Fleur Anderson
	uin	157540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2022 answer text <p>Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the UK’s principal tax on the aviation sector. The tax raised £3.6 billion in 2019-20 and its primary objective is to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances. Last year, the Government consulted on aviation tax reform and as part of this sought views on whether a frequent flyer levy could replace APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector. In the responses received to the consultation, the Government received a wide range of views on a frequent flyer levy, which it considered carefully.</p><p> </p><p>Following the consultation, the Government published a response which outlined that it was minded to retain APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector, noting in particular continuing concerns around the possible administrative complexity of a frequent flyer levy and around data processing, handling and privacy.</p><p> </p><p>However, in its response to the consultation, the Government announced plans to introduce two new APD distance bands for both domestic and ultra-long-haul flights. The ultra-long haul band will see an additional £4 charged on top of the revised long-haul rate for flights greater than 5,500 miles - ensuring those who fly furthest, and have the greatest impact on emissions, incur the greatest duty. These changes are due to take effect from April 2023, allowing time for the industry to plan for the changes.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the Government has put in place a wide range of measures to support the decarbonisation of the aviation industry, including investment of £180 million to support the commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants in the UK and the launch of the Jet Zero Council which is a partnership between industry, government and academia to drive the delivery of new technologies and find innovative ways to cut aviation emissions.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the UK’s new Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) covers participants from the aviation, power and industrial sectors. It sets a total annual cap on greenhouse gases emitted by these sectors. It covers domestic flights within the UK and flights from the UK to the EEA.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 26/04/2022 15:20:39 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	4788 label Biography information for Fleur Anderson

1458944

	registered interest
	date	20/04/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a frequent flyer levy.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	156563
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2022 answer text <p>Taxation is a matter for HM Treasury (HMT) which includes consideration of a frequent flyer levy.</p><p> </p><p>Last year, the Government consulted on aviation tax reform and as part of this sought views on whether a frequent flyer levy could replace APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector.</p><p> </p><p>Following the consultation, the Government published a response which outlined that it was minded to retain APD as the principal tax on the aviation sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 27/04/2022 10:48:44 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1364060

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aviation: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the introduction of a frequent flyer levy.
	tabling member constituency	Windsor
	tabling member printed	Adam Afriyie
	uin	64567
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>The government’s recent consultation on aviation tax reform sought views on the government’s initial position regarding a frequent flyer levy. Having carefully considered the responses to the consultation, the government has confirmed that it remains minded to retain Air Passenger Duty as the principal tax on the aviation sector, noting in particular continuing concerns around the possible administrative complexity and data processing, handling and privacy of a frequent flyer levy.</p><p> </p><p>Full details of the consultation can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-aviation-tax-reform" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-aviation-tax-reform</a></p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 04/11/2021 12:07:55 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie