Chamber
Plenary, 01 Feb 2007
01 Feb 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Air Discount Scheme
General Questions
As at 1 January 2007, there were 90,293 members of the air discount scheme in eligible areas of the Highlands and Islands, including 26,653 in the Western Isles, Mr Morrison's constituency.
In total, 14,326 residents have accessed discounts under the scheme, including 5,202 in the Western Isles. A total of 74,133 flights were booked with discounts between May and December 2006.
In total, 14,326 residents have accessed discounts under the scheme, including 5,202 in the Western Isles. A total of 74,133 flights were booked with discounts between May and December 2006.
In the same item of business
7. Mr Alasdair Morrison (Western Isles) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide an update on the air discount scheme. (S2O-11879)
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Public Service Reform and Parliamentary Business (George Lyon):
LD
As at 1 January 2007, there were 90,293 members of the air discount scheme in eligible areas of the Highlands and Islands, including 26,653 in the Western Is...
Mr Morrison:
Lab
As the minister's answer proves, the air discount scheme has been remarkably successful and has benefited many islanders and island businesses. Now that the ...
George Lyon:
LD
I concur with the member's views on the warm welcome that the air discount scheme has received on the islands. In Islay, which I represent, the scheme has be...
Mr Jamie McGrigor (Highlands and Islands) (Con):
Con
Chancellor Gordon Brown's latest tax increase came into force today, with another £10 being levied on every passenger who takes a domestic flight. I am conce...
George Lyon:
LD
I understand that the tax does not apply to outward flights, but I think that it is rather disappointing that the increase applies to inward flights. That se...