§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had this year with the European Commission about the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. [91218]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 13 July 1999]: Shortly after I took office I met Commissioner Van Miert and discussed a number of topics including the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. Since then I have not had any discussions with the European Commission about the proposed alliance.
§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list each occasion since he took office when he has met(a) British Airways and (b) Virgin Atlantic to discuss the proposed British Airways alliance with American Airlines. [91221]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 13 July 1999]: Since I took office I have met neither British Airways nor Virgin Atlantic to discuss the proposed British Airways alliance with American Airlines.