Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to take steps to reduce aviation taxation on domestic flights.

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.

As with all taxes, the Government keeps APD under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.