The UK government seems intent to let APD devolution take place in the UK – In the event that would most likely see those areas with a devolved parliament (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) dump APD leaving England at a disadvantage, worse still it could lead to all areas of the UK charging a different APD amount – a real possible regulatory problem for airlines. There are already six types of APD rate in the UK and this could now treble.
UK Budget signals APD problems
The UK government seems intent to let APD devolution take place in the UK – In the event that would most likely see those areas with a devolved parliament (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) dump APD leaving England at a disadvantage, worse still it could lead to all areas of the UK charging a different APD amount – a real possible regulatory problem for airlines. There are already six types of APD rate in the UK and this could now treble.