§ 52 and 53. Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if, in view of cancellations of tours and 192W unsatisfactory tours since 28th June, he will arrange for an impartial body to be set up to investigate the claim for compensation arising from the cancellation of tours, air flights alterations and provision of alternative hotels to those offered in the travel trade brochures ;
(2) if, in view of difficulties experienced since 28th June by holidaymakers on overseas tours, he will set up a departmental inquiry ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Noble: I am aware that there have been complaints recently about difficulties experienced by holidaymakers on inclusive tours overseas but I do not consider that either an independent investigation or a departmental inquiry is necessary. The number of complaints is extremely small compared with the number of holiday visits abroad by United Kingdom residents.