HC Deb 21 November 1996 vol 285 c635W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made towards negotiating an open skies agreement for air freight between the United Kingdom and the United States; and if he will make a statement. [5460]

Mr. Bowis

Talks with the US Government about UK-US air services are continuing, with formal negotiations taking place in London on 4 to 6 December. Cargo services are one of the issues for discussion.