§ Mr. Robert Howarthasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that some tour organisers are offering inclusive tour holidays at prices below the minima prescribed by him in the tariff for next summer; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. MasonLast July we announced substantial reductions in the control prices for inclusive tour holidays by air during the summer of 1970. Despite this, a number of tour operators are offering holidays at prices below the prescribed minima, and I agree that this can give them an unfair advantage. It is an offence for passengers to be carried by air at a charge below the tariff prescribed in the relevant air service licence. The Board of Trade has been drawing the attention of tour operators to this and will take the appropriate action if any offence is committed.