§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to ensure that the implementation of the EU directive on forward selling will not prevent hoteliers and others involved in the tourism industry in the counties of Britain from requiring a deposit when accepting bookings; and if he will make a statement on the Government's position on this issue.
§ Mr. McLoughlinNegotiations on the proposed directive on distance selling are continuing in Brussels. The Government have made it clear that they will not support this directive while it contains provisions which would prevent payment in advance for goods or services.