§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether, following the refusal of the Government of the Republic of Ireland to allow Dan-Air to operate the Gatwick to Dublin route in place of British Airways, he proposes to take steps to secure equality of opportunity for British airlines on services between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
§ Mr. Sproat[pursuant to his reply, 15 February 1982,c. 16]: I regret the refusal by the Government of the Republic of Ireland to allow Dan-Air to operate between Gatwick and Dublin in parallel with the service which Aer Lingus already offer on this route. I am considering how best we might persuade the Irish authorities to review their decision.