OPEN SKIES FOR REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Early day motion 780, tabled 18 October 2005 by Graham Stringer (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's acceptance of the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority's report, An Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Granting Fifth Freedom Rights to Passenger Services from UK Regional Airports, which will lead to the development of new inter-continental routes from regional airports, resulting in a relief of congestion in the South East and economic benefits within the UK's regions; and believes that the successful implementation of this policy should lead the Government to unilaterally declare a completely open skies policy for the UK's regional airports.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.