Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts on mutual recognition of UK pilot licences for flying EU registered aircraft.

The Government has been clear that it will work to reset the relationship with Europe, strengthen ties, and tackle barriers to trade. As part of this, the Government is continuing to seek expansions to the Aviation Safety Chapter of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) regarding pilot licences. We remain committed to establishing closer cooperation with the EU where possible.