§ 22. Mr. Andrew MacKayasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had with foreign Governments to open more opportunities for international competition in air transport.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerWe have agreed more competitive arrangements for air services with five European Governments in the last 18 months. Discussions are under way with the Scandinavians, Finns and Spanish and will shortly start with the Republic of Ireland. We continue to press hard for a liberal EC air transport policy, most recently at an informal Council of Transport Ministers on 9 January.