Speeches

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock on 2016-07-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what meetings they have had with councillors from St Helena about the provision of air services to the island.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

Minister Duddridge discussed the provision of air services to St Helena with Councillor Lawson Henry in December 2015.

DFID officials work closely with the Governor of St Helena on all issues to do with air access to the island. The Governor is in regular direct contact with the Councillors on this issue.