British Airways

Mr. Amess
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many former senior officials from his Department have been employed by British Airways upon leaving the Department in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hoon
The Department does not maintain a central record of where senior officials go to work when they leave the Department. All senior officials leaving the Department are reminded of their obligation under the Business Appointment Rules to seek permission before accepting an outside appointment within two years of leaving Crown Service.