To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating will be available as an endorsement to the proposed European licence scheduled to replace the CAA Private Pilot Licence. [HL2673]

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is now responsible for establishing the standards for pilot licensing in the European Union. EASA is currently reviewing proposals for private pilots ratings and will consult on revised draft rules later this year. The Civil Aviation Authority, with the support of government, continues to work to influence the development of European requirements with the aim of helping EASA meet its primary objective of ensuring a high uniform level of safety.