HC Deb 16 January 1989 vol 145 c103W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress he has made in negotiations to increase the number of air services between Manchester and Singapore; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Discussions were held in London this week between United Kingdom and Singapore civil aviation officials on arrangements for the provision of air services between the United Kingdom and Singapore. The discussions made useful progress and they are expected to continue in Singapore within the next two months.