§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effect on tourism in the Falklands of the proposed reduction in Tristar flights to the Falklands. [78388]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe reduction in the frequency of RAF Tristar Airbridge flights to the Falkland Islands was one of a range of efficiency proposals identified by the Strategic Defence Review. It represents a rationalisation of the use of the Tristar aircraft following technical improvements that allow them to carry more passengers. We foresee no significant effect on tourism in the Falklands.