Mayor Skaith to fly economy to India on regional trade mission
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:31 · Archive
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire will fly economy class on a trade visit to India from October 11 to 16, joining fellow metro mayors including Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard and Kim McGuinness. The delegation represents the first major regional response to the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which came into force in July.
The mission seeks to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for the region through investment, jobs and trade opportunities. A spokesperson said: "This is our first international trade mission, and we are stepping onto the global stage with partners from across the Great North to strike new deals and bring high-quality jobs back home." Every effort had been made to minimise costs to the public purse, the spokesperson added.
Other Labour mayors have faced scrutiny over international travel arrangements. The Mayor of West Yorkshire confirmed she will be flying economy class and has never flown business at taxpayers' expense. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has also faced similar scrutiny.
How it is being reported
- Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David SkaithTHE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.York Press · 9 Oct, 16:00
- Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David SkaithTHE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 16:00
In this story: David Skaith · Tracy Brabin · Oliver Coppard · Kim McGuinness · Bev Craig · York and North Yorkshire · India
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