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House of Lords written question HL174.

Question for Department for Transport

UIN HL174, tabled on 26 June 2017

Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the capability of the Civil Aviation Authority to (1) ensure the issuing of accurate pilot licences, (2) oversee flight training organisations, (3) implement safety activities required by the European Aviation Safety Authority, and (4) otherwise deliver effective safety oversight of aviation; and what representations they have received in the last year about those matters from the air safety regulator.

Answered on

29 June 2017

The UK has one of the best air safety records in the world, and the Civil Aviation Authority is subject to independent safety audits by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the European Aviation Safety Agency. The results of these audits show that the CAA is performing its regulatory functions in accordance with international standards and European requirements.

We have not received any representations from the CAA on this issue.