§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is his policy towards the recent EEC Commission proposals to provide increased consumer protection for holiday makers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthThe United Kingdom shares the concerns expressed by many member states at the Tourism Council on 14 December about the draft directive on package travel, particularly the provisions on liability. The Council concluded that the draft needed to be re-examined in the light of the debate and taking into account the views of the European Parliament. We are disappointed that the revised proposals submitted on 6 July do not reflect the concerns expressed at the Council. We will continue to negotiate firmly but constructively in Brussels.