§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assistance he is giving to(a) airports, (b) airlines and (c) other service providers in respect of insurance premiums to cover against acts of war or terrorism. [18453]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Government have made available third-party war risk insurance to UK airports, airlines and other service providers in accordance with Community rules and guidance on state aid. In the case of airlines, premiums were waived initially but are now being applied in accordance with guidelines issued by the European Commission on 23 October 2001. Airports and ground service providers have been charged premiums since the inception of assistance on 23 September 2001.