§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what assessment he has made of the effects of introducing a domestic airworthiness standard for tethered balloons for passenger transport in advance of the introduction of a European standard, with particular reference to the effects on UK manufacturers of balloons; [131218]
(2) what options are open to manufacturers of tethered balloons for passenger transport to attain certification. [131219]
(3) when he first received reports that, under single market provision, a certification of airworthiness would be required for tethered balloons for passenger transport. [131220]
§ Mr. McNultyI refer the hon. Member to my answer of 29 September 2003,Official Report, 6 October 2003 columns 1057–1060W.