HC Deb 23 February 1987 vol 111 c18W
23. Mr. Powley

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps have been taken to increase competition in the British air services industry.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Competing services have been introduced on many domestic routes. In Europe we have negotiated more liberal arrangements with a number of other states and made substantial progress in discussions within the Community. On longer haul routes, we are negotiating for the introduction of a second British carrier to Tokyo.