HC Deb 16 October 2001 vol 372 cc1212-3W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussion he has had with the(a) DTI, (b) European Commission and (c) representatives of UK airlines regarding possible state aid for the airline industry; and if he will make a statement. [7780]

Mr. Pickles

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans the Government have to offer financial assistance to British airlines. [7464]

Mr. Andrew Smith

I refer the hon. Gentlemen to the answer given by the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, my hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth, Devonport (Mr. Jamieson), on 16 October 2001,Official Report, column 1169W to the hon. Member for Twickenham (Dr. Cable).