Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Aviation – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 June 1964.
Mr Edward Milne
, Blyth
12:00,
3 June 1964
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will introduce legislation to provide for the payment of compensation to holidaymakers who are involved in aircraft accidents.
Mr Neil Marten
, Banbury
The Carriage by Air Acts, 1932 to 1962, already provide for the payment of such compensation.
Mr Edward Milne
, Blyth
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that this does not go far enough, because an increasing number of aircraft are being pushed into service during the holiday period which places strains and stresses not only on aircraft personnel but on the aircraft themselves? Does he not agree that the people operating this highly lucrative industry should have greater responsibility to the people they are transporting?
Mr Neil Marten
, Banbury
If the hon. Member is referring to the travel agents who organise this, then if they have a contractual relationship as principal with the passenger they, of course, have a liability.
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