Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 99253
Aviation: Lithium-ion Batteries
Tabled: 11 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025
Question
Dan Carden
Labour — Liverpool Walton
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on safety incidents involving lithium batteries on commercial flights.
Answer
Keir MatherDepartment for Transport (DfT) officials work closely with and regularly meet the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to monitor and discuss the risk of lithium batteries incidents, alongside other safety risks. The Dangerous Goods Governance Board meets quart...
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