UK to stay in EASA after BREXIT
UK to stay in EASA after BREXIT
Hansard source (Citation: HL Deb, 29 March 2018, cW)
Lord Kinnock Labour
To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the statement by
the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to UK Transport in
Europe on 5 September 2017 that the CAA was undertaking no preparatory work to
assume the responsibilities of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) after
Brexit because “it would be misleading to suggest that’s a viable option”, what
alternatives to EASA participation they are considering.
Baroness Sugg Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for
Transport)
The Government and CAA have been clear that the preference
is to remain a member of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). However,
as a responsible regulator, the CAA continues to undertake a significant amount
of preparatory work for all potential outcomes of the Brexit negotiations. This
includes a scenario that would see the CAA taking on EASA’s responsibilities.
If membership of EASA is not achievable, then the CAA would
adopt the existing EASA regulatory system, rather than develop a new framework
from scratch. This will deliver a continuity of service in safety regulation.