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778295

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Routes: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the resumption of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	109801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>Although no formal discussions have been held, my Department continues to work closely with international partners on security standards.</p><p> </p><p>We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained.</p><p> </p><p>It is the responsibility for each Government to determine their own advice on where it is safe for their citizens or carriers to fly.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 01/11/2017 14:08:33 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

774090

registered interest
date	19/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the economic effect on the UK of the current ban on flights from the UK to Sharm El Sheikh.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	108726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport conducts expert assessments on aviation security at overseas airports. We do not assess the impact on the tourism and airline industries of any restrictions on flights. However, I fully recognise that Egypt is an important partner for the UK, with British businesses both serving the resort, as well as delivering a sizeable contribution to Egypt’s economy more widely. UK aviation security experts have worked closely with their Egyptian counterparts, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. However, it is long standing government policy not to comment in detail on security matters. We continue to work in a spirit of partnership, and are grateful for Egypt's close engagement and cooperation. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes grouped question UIN 108724 108725 108727 question first answered 24/10/2017 14:03:53 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

774091

registered interest
date	19/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria he will use to determine whether to lift the ban on flights from the UK to Sharm El Sheikh.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	108727
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport conducts expert assessments on aviation security at overseas airports. We do not assess the impact on the tourism and airline industries of any restrictions on flights. However, I fully recognise that Egypt is an important partner for the UK, with British businesses both serving the resort, as well as delivering a sizeable contribution to Egypt’s economy more widely. UK aviation security experts have worked closely with their Egyptian counterparts, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. However, it is long standing government policy not to comment in detail on security matters. We continue to work in a spirit of partnership, and are grateful for Egypt's close engagement and cooperation. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes grouped question UIN 108724 108725 108726 question first answered 24/10/2017 14:03:53 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

774093

registered interest
date	19/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of changes to security made by the authorities at Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	108724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport conducts expert assessments on aviation security at overseas airports. We do not assess the impact on the tourism and airline industries of any restrictions on flights. However, I fully recognise that Egypt is an important partner for the UK, with British businesses both serving the resort, as well as delivering a sizeable contribution to Egypt’s economy more widely. UK aviation security experts have worked closely with their Egyptian counterparts, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. However, it is long standing government policy not to comment in detail on security matters. We continue to work in a spirit of partnership, and are grateful for Egypt's close engagement and cooperation. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes grouped question UIN 108725 108726 108727 question first answered 24/10/2017 14:03:53 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

774095

registered interest
date	19/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support his Department has provided to the Egyptian authorities for improving security at Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	108725
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport conducts expert assessments on aviation security at overseas airports. We do not assess the impact on the tourism and airline industries of any restrictions on flights. However, I fully recognise that Egypt is an important partner for the UK, with British businesses both serving the resort, as well as delivering a sizeable contribution to Egypt’s economy more widely. UK aviation security experts have worked closely with their Egyptian counterparts, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. However, it is long standing government policy not to comment in detail on security matters. We continue to work in a spirit of partnership, and are grateful for Egypt's close engagement and cooperation. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes grouped question UIN 108724 108726 108727 question first answered 24/10/2017 14:03:53 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

768198

registered interest
date	10/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the UK to continue to participate in the EU's blue badge scheme after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	106933
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2017 answer text <p>The Blue Badge scheme is a UK scheme, enshrined in national legislation, and will continue after the UK’s exit from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the benefits of mutual recognition of badges across the EU for UK citizens travelling to Europe. We are considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including the implications for the continued recognition of Blue Badges.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/10/2017 14:17:57 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

759830

registered interest
date	12/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to avoid disruption to arrangements for air travel between the UK and European destinations when the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	10126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/10/2017 answer text <p>It will be in everyone's interest for air connections between the UK and EU to continue. The Government wants to negotiate the best possible relationship between the UK and EU, and is ready to begin discussions on aviation. The Government is well prepared to ensure suitable arrangements are put in place to ensure a smooth and orderly exit.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 09/10/2017 13:05:38 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

756039

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to lift the ban on flights from the UK to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	6992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>My officials have regular discussions with UK airlines and others about flights from Sharm el Sheikh.</p><p> </p><p>My aviation security experts continue to work closely with their Egyptian counterparts on the ground, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>We look forward to achieving the return of flights to Sharm el Sheikh, once we can be assured of there being the necessary secure and sustainable security situation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 07/09/2017 15:19:51 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

756040

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of safety on international flights to Sharm el-Sheikh.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	6993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>My Department carries out regular assessments of aviation security at all last points of departure airports to the UK from Egypt. It is long standing government policy not to comment in detail on security matters. However the Government works closely with international partners, including airlines, airports and the Egyptian Government, on security standards. Global aviation security arrangements are kept under constant review.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 07/09/2017 15:17:15 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

634195

registered interest
date	11/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to improve connections between existing airports in the period before the proposed new runway at Heathrow Airport opens.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	52564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2016 answer text <p>Airports and airlines operate in the private sector, it is therefore for airlines to determine which routes they operate. However Government recognises the importance of protecting existing domestic air routes to London that are in danger of being lost. Where appropriate Government will look to protect these routes through public service obligations.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s current road and rail investment programmes are seeing huge levels of investment in our transport network which will provide improved rail and road links to and between our country’s cities and airports.</p><p> </p><p>The Government plans to develop a new Aviation strategy to replace the 2013 <em>Aviation Policy Framework</em> next year. As part of developing the strategy Government will consider the role of connections between existing airports, and Government’s use of public service obligations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 16/11/2016 17:42:23 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms