§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he plans any action to assist smaller airlines operating at Leeds-Bradford airport; and if he will take steps to seek to ensure that operators at Leeds-Bradford airport are not excluded from eligibility for any assistance given by British Airways to smaller airlines.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI expect that the proposed liberalisation of domestic licensing will assist smaller airlines operating from Leeds-Bradford.
There are no specific plans to assist smaller airlines operating at Leeds-Bradford airport. We hope to announce shortly the selection criteria for services meriting financial support from British Airways.