Scottish parliament sets timetable for reducing airline tax
The Scottish parliament plans to halve the rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD) by the end of the current parliamentary session, with the longer-term aim of abolishing it completely. APD, introduced in 2007, was characterised by the then labour govt as an environmental measure designed to reduce the amount of aircraft emissions. However, the money goes into the UK’s general taxation pool, and is generally regarded as a convenient way of raising additional revenue for the treasury. The airline industry has complained it is the highest tax of its kind in the world and has a detrimental effect on air travel. The governing Scottish National Party has said it will cut APD in Scotland by 50% from April 1, with the aim of abolishing it completely “when resources allow.” <br/>
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Scottish parliament sets timetable for reducing airline tax
The Scottish parliament plans to halve the rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD) by the end of the current parliamentary session, with the longer-term aim of abolishing it completely. APD, introduced in 2007, was characterised by the then labour govt as an environmental measure designed to reduce the amount of aircraft emissions. However, the money goes into the UK’s general taxation pool, and is generally regarded as a convenient way of raising additional revenue for the treasury. The airline industry has complained it is the highest tax of its kind in the world and has a detrimental effect on air travel. The governing Scottish National Party has said it will cut APD in Scotland by 50% from April 1, with the aim of abolishing it completely “when resources allow.” <br/>
