Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with representatives of the airline industry and other key stakeholders on the resumption of direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh; and if he will make a statement.

My officials have regular discussions with UK airlines and others about flights from Sharm el-Sheikh.

DfT aviation security experts continue to work closely with their Egyptian counterparts on the ground, sharing their expertise in establishing effective security arrangements.

We look forward to achieving the return of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, once we can be assured of there being the necessary secure and sustainable security situation.