Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the statement on Net zero by the Prime Minister on 20 September 2023, whether he plans to amend air passenger duty rates.

Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the Government’s principal tax on the aviation sector, since tickets are VAT free and aviation fuel incurs no duty. Its primary objective is to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances.

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