Charter Flights (Italy)

Mr. Bishop
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on his most recent discussions on the ban of the Italian  Government on British charter flights to and from Italy; and if he has obtained long-term assurances of the ban being lifted.

Mr. Michael Heseltine
The ban on British charter flights to Italy was withdrawn while discussions took place between the two Governments. A further round of these discussions is at present taking place in Rome.