§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive concerning the number of flights from Scottish airports to those in the UK, Europe and North America. [45962]
§ Mrs. LiddellI have regular discussions with Scottish Executive Ministers on a wide range of issues. I also held a "summit" last December with airlines and other interested parties to discuss the prospect of further direct flights from Scottish airports.
As part of a wider consultation on the future development of UK air services, the Government and the Scottish Executive will shortly issue a joint consultation document on air services in Scotland. The document will present the key information to allow an informed and structured debate about future air service and airport development in Scotland.