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Debate between Paul Goggins and David Gauke
Tuesday 6th March 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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This has been a major problem over a number of years. Progress has been made since the mid-2000s, when the problem was at its greatest, but we must of course remain vigilant and I know that HMRC continues to monitor the matter closely.

Paul Goggins Portrait Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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Airports create jobs, yet next month’s increase in air passenger duty will apply equally to unused airports in regions with high unemployment and busy airports in the south-east. Will the Chancellor consider introducing a differential level of air passenger duty so that airports in regions with high unemployment can gain some benefit from it?

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