§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will indicate what success he had in negotiating changes in the Bermuda 2 Agreement; if he will publish in the Official Report a record of the discussions; and if he will make a statement about the effect of American anti-trust laws on British airlines.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerMy right hon. Friend visited Washington on 13 and 14 February 1986 to discuss these matters with the United States Secretary for Transportation, Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, and other senior members of the US Administration. These matters will be the subject of continuing negotiations. My right hon. Friend also expressed his views publicly in a speech to the International Aviation Club. of which copies are available in the Library of the House. As regards the effect of United States anti-trust laws on British airlines the Government's position is set out in the answer given by my right hon. and learned Friend the former Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 11 December.