Written questions

Aviation: Qualifications

Lords · Question HL11131 · Tabled 20 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 3 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Harper

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to raise the issue of mutual recognition of professional aviation qualifications, including pilot and engineer licences, at the next meeting of the Specialised Committee on Aviation Safety.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 3 Nov 2025

The Government has been clear that it will work to reset the relationship with Europe, to strengthen ties and tackle barriers to trade. Agreements on UK-EU licensing and maintenance organisation recognition must be established through the Trade and Cooper...