Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Monday, 25 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What representations he plans to make to the Transport Commissioner regarding continued public subsidy for European state-run airlines. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he plans to make to the Transport Commissioner regarding continued public subsidy for European state-run airlines. [4024] Sir George Young: The UK Government's views on the harmful effects of state subsidies to airlines are well known to the Commission. Where appropriate, we shall continue to back up those views by using the powers available to us under the treaty of Rome to influence or challenge the Commission's decisions.

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