Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he had with FlyBe prior to that company entering administration on (a) worker safety, (b) job protections and (c) financial assistance from the Government due to the covid-19 outbreak.
Government was in discussion with Flybe’s shareholders and directors, exploring multiple options to find a solution?that would ensure a long-term future for the company. However, keeping the company?operating?was not deemed viable by its directors.