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Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 21 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 September 2022. It was answered by Robert Courts (Conservative) on Monday, 5 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Sanctions: Russia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if officials in his Department will hold discussions with representatives of UK-based airlines on ensuring that people who are sanctioned as a result of the conflict in Ukraine are unable to utilise those airlines' services anywhere in the world.

Answer

HMG has been clear that there would be consequences and a severe cost for any Russian military incursion into Ukraine and, in coordination with our international allies and partners, have developed an unprecedented package of sanctions. These sanctions apply to all persons present in the UK, as well as UK persons wherever they are in the world.

We have made clear to representatives of UK based airlines that people who are sanctioned as a result of the conflict in Ukraine should not utilise those airlines’ services anywhere in the world. We will continue to reiterate this message through our regular engagement with the industry.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42063
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Aviation Sanctions Russia
Link
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