asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with the Italian Government regarding their ban on British charter flights entering or leaving Italy due to a dispute on provision of aircraft fuel; and if he will make a statement.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the breakdown of his discussions on the fuelling of British charter aircraft in Italy.

Discussions with the Italian Government on the allocation of aviation fuel to the Italian charter airline SAM will be continuing during this week. Meanwhile, there is an understanding that all flights already authorised in January will be permitted to operate.