What representations it has made, or will make, to (a) Her Majesty's Government, (b) the Civil Aviation Authority and (c) BAA Scottish Airp…

Answered Asked by Tommy Sheridan SSP Lodged 2 May 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made, or will make, to (a) Her Majesty's Government, (b) the Civil Aviation Authority and (c) BAA Scottish Airports to ensure that airport tax levels at (i) Glasgow, (ii) Edinburgh and (iii) Aberdeen Airports are not set at a level which would put these airports and the airline operators who use them at any economic disadvantage or would act as a disincentive to tourists and visitors using these airports.

The answer

Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 22 May 2002 · 20 days after it was lodged, 6 days after it was due

The Scottish Executive does not plan to make any representations to the UK Government, Civil Aviation Authority or BAA Scottish Airports on airport tax/charges. BAA Scottish Airports has, and is continuing to have, considerable growth in passenger numbers. The taxation regime does not appear to provide either an economic disadvantage or a disincentive to tourists and other visitors.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-25585 by reference.