HC Deb 26 July 1993 vol 229 cc586-7W
Mr. Mandelson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has to increase competiton in the civil aviation industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

The EC third package of aviation liberalisation measures, which came into effect on 1 January, has already created very considerable opportunities for competition in civil aviation in the European Community. The Government will remain keen to ensure that obstacles are not created to hinder airlines wishing to make use of these opportunities. Elsewhere, our aim is to increase the opportunities for competition by seeking to liberalise the United Kingdom's bilateral air service agreements.