Fifth Report - Airports in Scotland
Select Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
HC 601
22 March 2022
Recommendations
1 results
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Not Addressed
Para 54
We recommend that the UK Government investigate how money raised from Air Passenger Duty could...
Recommendation
We recommend that the UK Government investigate how money raised from Air Passenger Duty could be used for environmental purposes and report the results of this investigation to the House by the end of 2022.
Government Response Summary
The government explains that APD's primary objective is to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to public finances and highlights the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme and other measures for decarbonization.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 15
The purchase and funding provided to Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents significant issues for the taxpayer. Additionally, the funding received by Glasgow Prestwick Airport from the Scottish Government has ensured there is not a level playing field across airports in Scotland, leading to a distortion in the market. It would have …
Government Response Summary
The government highlights funding for the Airspace Modernisation Programme while emphasizing the 'user pays' principle.