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Aviation: Training

Asked by Tim RocaLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 101081

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of financial barriers on people who wish to train as commercial airline pilots.

Answered by Keir Mather

This government works closely with industry to address financial barriers to pilot training and to support the growth of a diverse aviation workforce, including through the Aviation Industry Skills Board. This area is a priority, not only for my department, but also the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Work and Pensions and Skills England.

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