§ Mr. MossTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what decision he has made on an open skies agreement with Singapore to enable Singapore Airlines to commence services between London Heathrow and the US. [70061]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Government's overall objective in negotiating air service agreements is to negotiate fully liberal agreements where possible. Singapore is one of a number of countries with which the Government intend to discuss the possibility of full liberalisation. The aim of such discussions would not be restricted to enabling a
18Wparticular airline to operate to a particular destination, but would be to provide benefits to the consumers, airlines and economies of both countries.