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HANSARDCovid-19: Aviation SectorI reassure my noble friend that the Government are taking this issue extremely seriously. We are looking at all potential measures to reduce the length of the quarantine period. A…05 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Aviation SectorMy Lords, we introduced the right measures at the right time based on scientific evidence. This included early implementation of enhanced monitoring at the UK border to identify…05 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Aviation SectorMy Lords, the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport is a private enterprise and all the current planning restrictions would continue to apply.05 Oct 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsThe CAA has a range of powers available to it to take a proportional and pragmatic approach to enforcement. Indeed, a number of conversations have taken place, in particular…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsMy Lords, I declare an interest, having had two holidays cancelled, both of which were refunded. The situation is incredibly difficult and we need to look closely at how we are…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsThe ATOL scheme is very valuable and exists as a safety net to enable people to get their money back if they cannot do so from other sources. While it may take 90 days, consumers…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsMy Lords, the Government recognise the challenge consumers and businesses are experiencing regarding refunds for cancelled holidays and flights. We are clear that where a flight…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsAs the noble Lord will be well aware, the insurance industry is a commercial enterprise and will offer travel insurance to consumers where it is able to do so at a reasonable cost…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsThe issue for consumers is that different bookings using different travel agents will be supported by different mechanisms, so there cannot be a one-size-fits-all solution.…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsAll travel companies are facing operational, resource and liquidity issues at the moment, and this is creating the backlog of refunds. The pandemic has created a very difficult…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsMy Lords, my department is incredibly concerned about domestic air connectivity and international air travel. Of course, we want people to be able to travel, but it must be safe.…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsI do not have an estimate of how many people have been compensated by insurance companies, but I can tell noble Lords that the Competition and Markets Authority is another way…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsWe keep under review the issue of Foreign Office advice and the implications for cancellation and subsequent refund. Travel is no longer the almost risk-free experience that it…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsThe Government have very solid arrangements for international travel, which is why we introduced international travel corridors to enable some travellers to go abroad, whether for…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHolidays: CancellationsI believe that airlines are feeling under great pressure from all sides at this moment. Of course, the CAA works very closely with the airline industry. Its review, which it…30 Sept 2020HANSARDCarriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their consideration of these draft regulations and their input into this short debate. I will say at the outset that this is one of those…29 Sept 2020HANSARDCarriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 7 July be approved.29 Sept 2020HANSARDElectric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for providing the opportunity to outline the Government’s intentions in introducing trials of rental electric scooters—e-scooters. I…29 Sept 2020HANSARDCarriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, this draft instrument will be made under the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and will be needed at the end of the transition period. As…29 Sept 2020HANSARDBrexit: Road, Rail and Maritime Transport (EUC Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, and congratulate him and his committee on this report. Although it was published well over a year ago, many of the areas that it…21 Sept 2020