A question on #AirRoutes #Russia tabled by Lord Banner on 21-01-2025 has been answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.

Heading: Air Routes: Russia
Question ID: 1757580
UIN: HL4230
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-01-21
Asking Member ID: 5014
Asking Member display name: Lord Banner
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to ban all airline companies that fly to and from Russia from UK airspace (and not merely specific aircraft); whether they plan to encourage the European Union to impose a similar ban; and if not, why not.
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Date answered: 2025-02-04
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Answering Member ID: 4972
Answering Member display name: Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
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Answer text: The Department for Transport (DfT) is aware of several third-country airlines which continue to operate to and from Russia, while also separately operating services to and from the UK. The UK’s international connectivity benefits considerably from the ope...
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Answering body ID: 27
Answering body name: Department for Transport
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