§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what action her Department is taking to ensure that full and inclusive pricing is introduced for airfares. [12984]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsThe practices of some operators in quoting prices for airfares may be misleading, in breach of Part III of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
242WThe Advertising Standards Authority Council are due to meet on 7 November to deliberate on whether certain airfare advertisements are in breach of the British Code of Advertising and Sales Promotion.
I have made clear to the airline and travel industry my concern that consumers must have clear and transparent pricing information.