asked Her Majesty's Government:

On how many occasions Ministers and officials from the Department for Transport have met representatives of BAA Ltd since January 2006. [HL4040]

The Secretary of State for Transport has met with BAA Ltd on three occasions since January 2008. My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the Member for Poplar and Canning Town (Jim Fitzpatrick), met with BAA Ltd on one occasion during this period. Department for Transport officials meet regularly with BAA representatives to discuss matters relating to air transport.