Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 90874
European Aviation Safety Agency
Tabled: 13 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of negotiating regulatory alignment with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Answer
Keir MatherThe 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) where appropriate. We remain committed to establishing closer cooperation with the EU where possible.