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Aviation Sector: Financial Support

Tuesday 1 December 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government have announced financial support for English airports and ground handlers equivalent to their business rates liabilities up to 8 million per site.
  • Chris Grayling urged the Minister to use government influence to implement airport testing on key strategic routes.
  • The Minister highlighted the 'test to release' regime, which combines a shorter self-isolation period with public health measures.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Grayling Con
Business & Trade
Context

The MP asks about recent financial assistance provided to the aviation industry, citing concerns over job security and local economic impacts.

Question

What recent financial support has the Department given to the aviation sector; and if he will make a statement?

Answer from Jesse Norman

The Government have recently announced a package of financial support for English airports and ground handlers, equivalent to the business rates liabilities of each business up to £8 million per site. This support has been welcomed by the Airport Operators Association.

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Q2 Chris Grayling Con
Transport
Context

The MP addresses the insufficiency of recent government measures to reopen the aviation sector, highlighting concerns over the Brexit transition period and lack of airport testing facilities.

Question

I thank the Minister for that additional support for regional airports but urge him to use every influence in government to get the necessary steps dealt with, including airport testing on key strategic routes.

Answer from Jesse Norman

My right hon. Friend is correct in focusing on testing; the 'test to release' regime combines a shorter self-isolation period with public health focus, and we are exploring pre-departure testing with partner countries through different models.

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Not addressed: Urgent action for airport testing and reopening key strategic routes

How: Focusing On Testing But Not Addressing The Need For Urgent Measures

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