HC Deb 22 July 1981 vol 9 c123W
48. Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take initiatives during the Presidency of the Council of Ministers to promote the reduction of the cost of air fares within the European Economic Community.

Mr. Eyre

In June 1980, at our initiative, the Council invited the Commission to examine scheduled air fares in the Community and we have also pressed the Commission to put forward a draft directive to liberalise the regulation of air fares. We understand that the Commission has now released its report but has not yet put forward a draft directive. During our Presidency we shall aim to make as much progress as possible in this important area.

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