Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with consumer organisations about the future of air traveller financial protection.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions his Department has had with consumer organisations about the future of air traveller financial protection. [224613] Charlotte Atkins: The Department has consulted widely with relevant stakeholders on the future financial protection of air travellers including the Air Transport Users' Council. The Department, in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority, held two industry stakeholder meetings to inform interested parties, including the Air Transport Users' Council, of the approach being taken to the economic modelling being undertaken to assess the impact of a range of options for the future financial protection of air travellers.

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