Asked by: Roger Gale (Conservative - North Thanet)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to exempt electronic conspicuity devices used in general aviation from VAT.
Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Under EU law it is not possible to exempt electronic conspicuity devices from VAT. VAT incurred on such devices by VAT registered businesses will be recoverable from HMRC subject to normal VAT recovery rules.
Asked by: Roger Gale (Conservative - North Thanet)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much revenue was raised from fuel duty on aviation fuel in the last five years for which data is available.
Answered by Robert Jenrick
For the years 2012-13 to 2016-17 inclusive, around £8m per year was raised from fuel duty on aviation fuel for pleasure flying. There is no duty on aviation fuel used by commercial jets.
Asked by: Roger Gale (Conservative - North Thanet)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparisons he has made of the taxation of flight training in the UK with such taxation in other countries; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
UK law allows an exemption from VAT for vocational training. This exemption is available to all EU Member States under the EU VAT framework.