HC Deb 03 December 2001 vol 376 c15W
Alistair Burt

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to increase support for the airline industry; and if he will make a statement. [15666]

Mr. Jamieson

The Government have underwritten, on a temporary basis, third party war risk insurance for UK airlines and service providers to the aviation industry and are considering further support for UK airlines, consistent with European Commission guidelines.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to give financial aid to compensate(a) airlines and (b) airports for the four day period after 11 September when US airspace was closed. [18454]

Mr. Byers

The Government have underwritten, on a temporary basis, third party war risk insurance for UK airlines and service providers to the aviation industry and are considering whether further support should be made available within European Commission guidelines. The Commission guidelines permit financial aid to be made available only to airlines.