Thomas Cook: Insolvency

(asked on 17th October 2019) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to ensure that there is a competitive and fair purchasing process for Thomas Cook's former landing and take-off slots at Gatwick Airport.


Answered by
Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait
Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
This question was answered on 31st October 2019

The Official Receiver’s duty is to realise assets to maximise returns to creditors. This involves selling viable parts of the Thomas Cook business, any discussions remain confidential between the Official Receiver and interested parties.

The UK Government is not involved in decision making in relation to the allocation of airport slots.

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