Member

On Amendment 113, the final amendment in this grouping, I recognise the important contribution that general aviation makes to the UK, supporting training, leisure flying and local connectivity, as was mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, the noble Viscount, Lord Goschen—whom I welcome back to his place—and the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope, to whom I owe a response on the Second Reading, which is in train. Both the department and the CAA recognise the value of general aviation and take it into account in their work. There is also well-established engagement with general aviation stakeholders, and existing consultation requirements already ensure that relevant voices are heard where appropriate. On the particular subjects that the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, raised, if he can point out any area in which general aviation has not been properly consulted, I will of course be pleased to pursue that.