On transport, it includes a proposal which would ensure
the continuation of flights between
the UK and
the EU and one which would
allow UK hauliers to continue to
carry goods into the EU.
Their announcement demonstrates a clear commitment to
future travel while offering reassurances that both
sides will work to maintain UK and EUtransport links.
Transport Secretary said:
The European Commission’s proposals today are
welcome.
We need to study the detail, but any steps to
ensure UK hauliers can continue
carrying goods into the EU in the event of a no
deal is good news, as is ensuring flights are
maintained between the UK and EU immediately after
Brexit.
Whether for business or leisure, travellers can
continue to book with confidence.
The UK government has already
set out in our technical
notices published on 24 September 2018, that
we would permit EU airlines to fly to
the UK and would expect this
to be reciprocated.
And the UK stands ready in
principle to consider taking reciprocal steps
for EU hauliers coming here.
We will consider the Commission’s proposals in greater
detail over the coming days.
