Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 10 May 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Spain regarding the European Union's single sky proposals; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with Spain regarding the European Union's single sky proposals; and if he will make a statement. [159580] Mr. Vaz: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary last discussed the matter with his Spanish counterpart on 9 April. The Government fully support the EU single sky initiative, which should benefit UK industry and consumers. The Stockholm European Council on 23-24 March called for progress on this issue before the next European Council in Gothenburg on 15-16 June.

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