HL Deb 17 December 1993 vol 550 cc155-6WA
Lord Swinfen

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the latest position reached in the bilateral talks on aviation matters with the United States Government.

The Earl of Caithness

The UK made an offer at talks on 7–9th December which provides for a much more liberal agreement with immediate benefits to passengers, airlines, airports and local communities on both sides of the Atlantic.

There are still a number of major obstacles which it is the function of these talks to overcome and we look forward to continuing the dialogue in January.