Flybe
Debate between Graham Stringer and Paul Maynard(4 years, 3 months ago)
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Paul Maynard
My hon. Friend is quite right to point out the importance of the links between Newquay and London, not least for tourism. That is why we set out the public service obligation, and it is why we will carry on working with the county council to ensure its continuation.
Graham Stringer (Blackley and Broughton) (Lab)
The new owners of Flybe got the airline for a song, destroying shareholder value. They must not be allowed to profit from the public sector through subsidy for their failure. The Minister has made clear his position on APD—he will not comment—but does he recognise that that tax is damaging to the economy and costs jobs? Does he recognise that reports given to the Department for Transport and the Treasury show that abolishing air passenger duty would lead to an increase in tax income and have a beneficial impact on the economy and jobs? Will he look at those reports?
Paul Maynard
I am certain that the Treasury has heard the hon. Gentleman’s comments loud and clear.