HC Deb 24 May 1984 vol 60 cc452-3W
Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for Transport with what countries and airlines he is having discussions about cheaper European air fares into and out of the United Kingdom.

Mr. David Mitchell

I am pressing the case for liberalisation of air travel (including liberalisation of air fares) in the Council of Ministers and as the opportunity arises with individual Ministers in other member states.

I welcome the cheap excursion fares which are being introduced by the airlines between Britain and the Netherlands. I hope that the airlines on other European routes will reconsider similiar excursion fares and that the Governments concerned will encourage such fares.