House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Transport Update
16 June 2022 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Robert Courts Con Witney
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At a glance
Key points
- Transport Update addresses recent airport disruptions due to staff shortages
- Government is consulting on enhancing consumer protections and an aviation passenger charter
- Strategic Risk Group with CEOs will meet weekly to address summer challenges
Issue summary
The statement addresses recent disruptions in UK airports due to staff shortages, emphasizing the responsibility of private aviation companies to manage their workforce effectively.
Action requested
The Government is consulting on enhancing consumer protections and plans to publish an aviation passenger charter. Additionally, a Strategic Risk Group with CEOs will meet weekly to address summer challenges and ensure service reliability.
Key facts
- Aviation industry disruptions due to staff shortages over Half Term Jubilee weekend.
- Government has called for better compensation and improved worker packages.
- Statutory Instrument laid on 29 April to ease background checks.
- HMRC employment history letters now accepted as suitable references with safeguards.
- Strategic Risk Group chaired by the Secretary of State meets weekly.
- Aviation passenger charter to be published.
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