HC Deb 25 February 1999 vol 326 cc380-1W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on state aids to European airlines; and if he will make a statement. [71595]

Dr. Howells

State aid to the airline industry is a matter for my right hon. Friend of the Minister of Transport.

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, who has overall responsibility for State aid policy, has not received any representations.

I understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport has received 6 representations in all; 2 from members of the public, 3 from MPs on behalf of constituents and one direct from the hon. Member herself.