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billion, could be part of the solution by paying for the development of greener technology that can help accelerate innovation and clean flying for everyone. T&E calculates that a jet fueltax applied proportionately to flight distances could raise €325 million if applied to all flights departing from the EU and UK.
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The PBR can serve to launch a national debate on important economic issues, taxes and spending in advance of the spring Budget. The PBR may also launch public consultations on new policy proposals, or detailed analysis of a particular part of the economy or Government policy. billion package announced at Budget 2009”.
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