§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on progress in the negotiations between the UK and the US authorities on air service agreements. [129440]
§ Mr. MullinA further round of talks took place in Washington on 5–6 July. The discussions were constructive and covered a wide range of issues, including ideas for phasing-in liberalisation. Negotiations will resume again in London in September.