§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she intends to introduce legislation to amend the Trade Descriptions Act to make clear that overbooking by airlines and travel agents is not illegal.
§ Mr. John FraserPossible amendments to the Trade Descriptions Act can be considered in the light of the recommendations of the committee reviewing the Act, whose report I expect to receive soon.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protec- 304W tion if she will refer the practice of overbooking by airlines and travel agents, in regard to scheduled services, to the Office of Fair Trading for investigation.
§ Mr. John FraserThe Civil Aviation Authority has published a study of this matter and is consulting airlines about proposals arising out of that study. It would not, therefore, be appropriate to seek the assistance of the Office of Fair Trading.