§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will support the modifications of Montserrat's airstrip so that it meets the regional civil aviation authority's regulations requiring a minimum of 600 metres for the safe normal operation of Twin Otter aircraft. [HL5096]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)The requirements of the Directorate of Civil Aviation for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States were clarified at a meeting in Antigua earlier this month. The Government of Montserrat's project consultants have been asked to modify their designs accordingly.
§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
What further ministerial meetings are planned with the Government of Montserrat to discuss the progress of their airport project. [HL5098]
§ Baroness AmosThe progress of the proposed airport development was discussed when Montserrat's Chief Minister called on the DfID Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State on 10 July.
There are no further ministerial meetings currently planned.