HC Deb 16 May 2003 vol 405 cc461-2W
Mr. John Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what advice she is issuing to holiday companies following the ruling of His Honour Judge Graham Jones on 7 May 2003; [113193]

(2) what plans she has to issue warnings to holiday makers about the extent of liability of air carriers for the health, welfare and psychological well-being of air passengers; [112981]

(3) what advice she is issuing to holiday makers following the ruling of His Honour Judge Graham Jones on 7 May 2003; [113194]

(4) what assessment she has made of the impact of the ruling in Cardiff County Court by His Honour Judge Graham Jones on the holiday industry. [113192]

Miss Melanie Johnson

A copy of the full judgment by Judge Jones on 7 May 2003 is not yet available. When this is issued we will consider whether or not there are wider implications for consumers and the holiday industry and if it would be appropriate to revise the advice we provide.