Transport Select Committee: Committee is running two evidence sessions this week

House of Commons, Transport Select Committee

The Committee is running two evidence sessions this week (details follow below):

• Airlines and airports: supporting recovery in the UK aviation sector – on Tuesday 21 September at 15.00
• The work of the Secretary of State for Transport - on Wednesday 22 September at 09.30

EVIDENCE SESSION: Airlines and airports: supporting recovery in the UK aviation sector

15.00, Tuesday 21 September 2021

This scene-setting oral evidence session is the first in the Committee’s new inquiry examining the recovery of airlines and airports from the coronavirus pandemic.

This session will examine the effects of the Government’s policy on international travel, including the system for international travel and travel requirements such as PCR testing.

Likely subjects for discussion include:

• The impact of the pandemic on airlines and airports
• The Government’s system for international travel
• Barriers to the reopening of international travel
• The cost and necessity of PCR testing.

Witnesses:

• John Holland-Kaye, Chief Executive, Heathrow Airport
• Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive, Gatwick Airport
• Sophie Dekkers, Chief Commercial Officer, easyJet
• Colm Lacy, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, British Airways

EVIDENCE SESSION: Work of the Secretary of State for Transport

09.30, Wednesday 22 September 2021

This oral evidence session will examine the work and responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Transport and the Department for Transport.

Likely subjects for discussion include:

• The restart of international travel
• Public transport’s recovery from the pandemic
• The shortage of HGV and LGV drivers
• Rail and road investments
• Transport Decarbonisation Plan
• Active travel

Witness:

• Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, Department for Transport

Please note that Parliament has stopped all non-essential visitor access to both Houses due to the circumstances around coronavirus. The session will be available to watch online, and a transcript will be published on the website a few days afterwards.