Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of other European countries having now lifted their flight bans to Sharm el Sheikh, why the Foreign and Commonwealth Office still advises against all but essential travel by air to or from there.

The security of British nationals is the Government's top priority. The constantly evolving global threat from terrorism means that we cannot compromise on the security of our citizens. The Government has not yet concluded that it is right to lift the restrictions on direct UK flights to and from Sharm el-Sheikh.

UK aviation security experts have worked closely with their Egyptian counterparts on the ground, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements. We continue to work in a spirit of cooperation, and are grateful for Egypt's close engagement and partnership. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security provisions are in place and can be sustained.