7 February 2011
Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire, Conservative): Asked the Secretary of State for Transport
(1) what representations he has received on the European Aviation Safety Agency’s proposals to standardise flight time limitations across the EU;
(2) whether he plans to commission studies into the likely effects on UK airspace safety of the European Aviation Safety Agency’s proposals to standardise flight time limitations across the EU.
Theresa Villiers (Aviation Minister, Conservative): I have received a number of letters from MPs and pilots who are concerned about the proposals contained in the consultation document issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
The Civil Aviation Authority is currently reviewing the proposals and we will seek to ensure that the final requirements maintain a high level of safety for UK airlines.
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