Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on people undertaking training for an EASA private pilot's licence; and if he will make a statement.

The Government is considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including the implications for people training for a private pilot’s licence and the UK’s future relationship with the European Aviation Safety Agency system.

As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and member states how best to continue cooperation in the field of aviation safety and standards. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.