Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if their Department will take steps to clarify requirements for aeroplane travel with medical equipment such as adrenaline auto-injectors.

Passengers are allowed to carry essential medicines in hand luggage alongside proof that the medication is prescribed to the individual travelling (for example a doctor’s letter or a copy of the prescription).

With respect to the carriage of syringes and auto-injectors, while these can be carried in hand-luggage, these items may need to be checked separately at airport security and it is also advisable to contact the airline in advance of travel to check if there are any additional requirements.

Commercial airlines must carry approved medical kits and cabin crew must regularly undertake first aid training.