§ 20. Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has received from tour operators with regard to fuel supplies for charter flights.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisSince the announcement on 21st March 1974 of the suspension of the allocation scheme for aviation jet fuel, no representations have been received from tour operators about fuel supplies.
§ Mr. McCrindleIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied that, in the light of the fuel supply position, there is no reason for the public to expect that any holidays booked now will not be honoured? In view of the difficulties which the travel trade has been passing through since the fuel problems emerged, will he encourage people to book now?
§ Mr. DavisThere is no evidence with which I have been presented to suggest that that allegation is likely to bear fruit. If the hon. Gentleman has any specific complaints to make, I am sure he will draw them to my attention.
§ Mr. WellbelovedWill my hon. Friend refrain from encouraging people to book with holiday tour companies until the Government are satisfied that these companies are printing the truth in their brochures?