§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has about the average price of aviation fuel by comparison with figures for July 1985.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe average scheduled price of aviation turbine fuel in the United Kingdom fell by 8 per cent. between July 1985 and March 1986.
The scheduled price takes no account, however, of discounts available to airlines. These can vary considerably from one airline to another and reductions in prices actually paid may differ accordingly. I have no information about prices in other countries where much of the fuel used by United Kingdom airlines is bought.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received from airlines and tour operators with regard to the current relationship between the price of aviation fuel and the cost of crude oil, and its implications for the competitiveness of the airline and tourist industries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerWe have received no recent representations.