Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with airlines on Sharm el Sheikh; and if he will make a statement.

The Department for Transport has regular discussions with UK airlines about Sharm el-Sheikh.UK aviation security experts continue to work closely with their Egyptian counterparts on the ground, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. We will keep UK airlines informed of progress, and look forward to achieving the return of flights, once we can be assured of there being the necessary secure and sustainable security situation.