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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2020. It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Monday, 27 April 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Helicopters: Offshore Industry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential economic effect on offshore helicopter operators in the North Sea of the recent fall in the price of oil.

Answer

The government is not planning to make an assessment focusing specifically on offshore helicopter operators in the North Sea. However, the government will consider the offshore helicopter sector as part of its wider work on how it can best support the aviation sector and ensure it remains resilient.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34982
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Helicopters Oil Prices Offshore industry North Sea
Link
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