For these reasons I raise the issue with the Minister of State and hope he will convey to the Minister for Transport our awareness of the changes taking place. We are aware also of the attitude of the Commission which favours bilateral arrangements between Europe and the United States rather than the bilateral arrangements which have facilitated successful negotiation of arrangements between Shannon and Dublin. The particular situation in Shannon should be taken fully into account in the development of the aviation business. Any rationalisation and reduction in fares can be done in a way which protects our vital national interests such as Shannon.