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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Chaytor (Labour), on Tuesday, 6 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 46 members in total.

MICHAEL O'LEARY, RYANAIR'S FREE SEAT SALE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

That this House notes the latest of the frequent promotions by Ryanair offering five million free seats to over 70 European destinations; recognises the contribution of Ryanair to the facilitation of travel within the European Union and the strengthening of the European economy and cultural understanding; is deeply concerned, however, about the increasingly strident outbursts of climate change denial from the Chief Executive of Ryanair; regrets his opposition to air passenger duty on ticket prices at or close to zero; notes that all other major European airlines now fully accept the significant and growing contribution of aviation to global carbon dioxide emissions; welcomes the inclusion of aviation into Phase Two of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme; and urges all hon. Members, where choice exists, to choose airlines that fully acknowledge their environmental responsibilities in respect of climate change.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MICHAEL O'LEARY, RYANAIR'S FREE SEAT SALE AND CLIMATE CHANGE (850A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Nigel Evans (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 8 February 2007. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
leave out from `understanding' to end and insert `; and congratulates Michael O'Leary, the Chief Executive of Ryanair, in giving the opportunity to millions of British travellers on low fixed incomes to visit many countries in Europe which they would otherwise be unable to afford.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
850 
850A1 
Session
2006-07
Other sponsors
Joan Walley
David Howarth
Colin Challen
Nick Hurd
Michael Meacher
Subjects
Aviation Climate change EU countries Carbon emissions Ryanair
Link
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