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1249009

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce COVID-19 testing at airports; and if so, on what date they plan to introduce such testing.
	tabling member printed	Baroness McGregor-Smith
	uin	HL10000
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government is actively working on the practicalities of using testing to release people from self-isolation earlier than 14 days. The Global Travel Taskforce (GTT) is working at pace to consider how testing, technology and innovation can drive a recovery for international travel and tourism, without adding to infection risk or infringing on our overall NHS test capacity.</p><p>In its work, the GTT will seek to consult representatives from:</p><ul><li>the transport industry, to discuss shared challenges, the value of the sector to the economy, and the future of international travel;</li><li>international partners, to discuss different approaches to health measures at the border, and what standards and practices are needed to maintain safe international travel;</li><li>the tourism sector and local business leaders, to consider the economic impact on domestic tourism, and how international travel can support economic recovery;</li><li>the private testing sector, to consider capacity constraints, pricing, and how quickly testing capacity can be rolled out;</li><li>academia and policy institutes to provide insight and innovative solutions to the challenges the sector is facing.</li></ul><p>The Taskforce will submit its recommendations to the Prime Minister in November.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/11/2020 14:57:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4554 label Biography information for Baroness McGregor-Smith

1297032

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of the financial support provided to airports during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued through (1) loans, and (2) grants.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
	uin	HL13805
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>We estimate that by the end of April 2021 the air transport sector (airlines, airports and related services) will have benefitted from around £7bn of government support since the start of the pandemic.</p><p>This includes more than £2bn through the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF) and we estimate that the air transport sector will have received around £1bn in support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) up to the end of April 2021.</p><p>We have guaranteed loans to airlines through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (£25m) and we expect to pay out around £80m in grants to commercial airports and ground handlers by the end of the financial year, through the Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme (AGOSS).</p><p>Further cross-economy measures are also available to businesses in the aviation sector. Since the start of this year (2021) £3.4bn of loans have been partially supported through export development guarantees. This includes a £1.4bn loan facility for easyJet, and a £2bn loan facility for British Airways, which will be largely guaranteed by UK Export Finance.</p><p>The Chancellor has announced the renewal of the scheme to help airports and ground operators with their fixed costs, with additional grants of up to £4m between April and September, an extension of furlough payments to September, and an online jobs market matching aviation employees with thousands of vacancies.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL13803 HL13804 question first answered 12/03/2021 14:29:36 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	579 label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

1187619

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure social distancing occurs at airports in England.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Goudie
	uin	HL2857
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has provided clear instructions to the public and to businesses on the steps they need to take to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including new guidance on social distancing. Most importantly, we are reiterating that it is paramount for all transport sector employers and staff to follow Public Health England’s advice on health and safety in the workplace in light of COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Airports are following PHE advice, as well as their existing internal protocols on preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Additionally, PHE has provided specific guidance to flight crews on the measures they need to take to keep themselves and the public safe, including advice on social distancing and the safe use of personal protective equipment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/04/2020 15:10:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3575 label Biography information for Baroness Goudie

1187620

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the governments of countries with airports from which planes are flying to the UK about encouraging social distancing at such airports.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Goudie
	uin	HL2858
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2020 answer text <p>The UK is a world leader in preparing for and managing disease outbreaks, and we have a world-renowned team of clinicians, public health experts and scientists working round the clock to keep this country safe. We are working closely with the World Health Organisation, other G7 countries and the wider international community to ensure that we are ready for all eventualities. Additionally, FCO teams are working around the clock to gather and provide on the ground intelligence to understand current the situation in each individual country.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has issued clear instructions on what to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Extensive guidance is being provided to individuals entering the UK from countries where there are cases of COVID-19 being reported, including instructions regarding self-isolation as the primary means to contain the spread of the disease. UK Airports are following Public Health England advice, as well as their existing internal protocols on preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and PHE has provided specific guidance to flight crew on social distancing and the safe use of personal protective equipment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/04/2020 14:51:53 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3575 label Biography information for Baroness Goudie

1187622

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to close airports during the COVID-19 pandemic; and if so, when.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Goudie
	uin	HL2860
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2020 answer text <p>Airports are continuing to provide essential connectivity to get Britons home, deliver vital freight, and connect regions. The Government recognises this important contribution and is considering how best to support airports in continuing to provide this service.</p><p>A decision to temporarily close London City Airport from 25 March has been taken by the airport as part of the COVID-19 response and we are grateful for their offer to support emergency flights as we seek to tackle COVID-19.</p><p>We are working with the industry to ensure that UK nationals overseas are able to return home and freight continues to flow in and out of the country.</p><p> </p><p>Most importantly, we are reiterating that it is paramount for all transport sector employers to follow Public Health England’s advice on health and safety in the workplace in light of COVID-19.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/04/2020 14:52:14 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3575 label Biography information for Baroness Goudie

1187916

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what financial support they plan to give large airports which are forced to remain open as key national infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Lord Davies of Gower
	uin	HL2930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that airports are critical in enabling essential air services across the country and overseas, including getting Britons home from abroad, delivering essential supplies, and connecting isolated communities. We are working to make sure that a network of infrastructure remains in place across the UK to continue to deliver these services.</p><p> </p><p>Measures announced by the Chancellor in recent days, including a scheme for firms to raise capital, flexibilities with tax bills and financial support for employees, are available to the sector to draw upon during this period.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers and officials at the DfT will continue to stay in close contact with the aviation sector, so that the Government is kept fully aware of the latest developments and understands where additional policy measures could address specific industry issues, and can therefore ensure UK nationals overseas are able to return home and that freight continues to flow in and out of the country</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2020 14:37:47 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower

1315917

	registered interest
	date	18/05/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will issue instructions to UK airports regarding separate immigration controls for flights arriving from ‘red list’ countries.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	uin	HL331
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The Government has issued clear guidance for both passengers and operators, with airports encouraged to introduce clear signage and one-way passenger flows where appropriate. Arrangements may vary depending on the airport and guidance is available to support operators to manage flows in a COVID-secure way.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to improve processes which maintain the checks we need to carry out to keep the public safe, while minimising disruption, and passengers can support this process by ensuring they have completed the necessary requirements to enter the UK. The Government continues to engage with the aviation sector to ensure it is supported in implementing best practices.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 02/06/2021 13:13:02 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1231345

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have suspended meetings of the expert steering group representing airports; if so, why; how they intend to liaise with airports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airports across England; and when they last held discussions with the representatives of each airport in England.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL7808
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department momentarily paused all non-essential official-led engagement with the aviation sector ahead of Parliament returning, taking the opportunity to review how we engage with industry, both in terms of sharing information and for giving industry the opportunity to feedback as policy develops. Engagement has now restarted, with the Secretary of State having personally spoken to numerous stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>A revised Expert Steering Group, as well as other forums for engagement have now resumed and we remain committed to an open dialogue with the sector.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 17/09/2020 13:33:11 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1231642

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government has to introduce covid-19 testing for departures and arrivals at airports.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
	uin	85093
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2020 answer text <p>We are actively working on the practicalities of using testing to release people from self-isolation earlier than 14 days. Department officials are working with health experts with the aim of cutting the self-isolation period without adding to infection risk or infringing on our overall NHS test capacity.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 14/09/2020 15:44:37 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1232258

	registered interest
	date	08/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his oral statement of 7 Septemeber, Official Report, column 365, on International Travel, if he will make it his policy to implement a covid-19 testing regime, with airports being required to procure the necessary testing and laboratory capacity, in order to reduce quarantine length.
	tabling member constituency	Forest of Dean
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Harper
	uin	86578
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government is actively working on the practicalities of using testing to release people from self-isolation earlier than 14 days. Officials across the Government are working with health experts with the aim of cutting the self-isolation period without adding to infection risk or infringing on our overall NHS test capacity. The Secretary of State for Transport has committed to updating the House on testing of international arrivals in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p><p>Public Health England prepared a paper on the effectiveness of ‘double testing’ travellers coming to the UK. The paper is available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-investigation-into-the-effectiveness-of-double-testing-travellers-incoming-to-the-uk-for-signs-of-covid-19-17-june-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-investigation-into-the-effectiveness-of-double-testing-travellers-incoming-to-the-uk-for-signs-of-covid-19-17-june-2020</a></p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 11/09/2020 12:08:57 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper