§ 11. Mr. McCrindleasked the Minister for Trade if he will meet representatives of the travel agents organisations to discuss consumer protection of the travelling public.
§ Dr. VaughanI am willing, of course, to consider any points which the industry wishes to raise.
§ Mr. SpeakerI shall call the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle).
§ Mr. McCrindleIn deference to you, Mr. Speaker, I shall put my supplementary question in one sentence. Is my hon. Friend as concerned as travel agents about the threat to the public arising from stolen airline tickets?
§ Dr. VaughanYes, we are very concerned at the small but growing problem of counterfeit tickets. It is not only criminal, but it erodes public confidence in the majority of bona fide travel organisations. I am considering what action can be taken.