Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will list those countries with an air passenger carrier liability limit lower than the United Kingdom's. - Includes list.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list those countries with an air passenger carriers' liability limit lower than the United Kingdom's. [8440] Mr. Bowis: According to information provided by the European Commission, six European Union member states currently permit carriers licensed in their territory to operate international services with lower liability limits than the United Kingdom in respect of death or injury to their passengers: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Spain. Details of liability requirements in countries outside the Community are not currently available. However, the proposed EC regulation on air carrier liability in case of accidents would require a third country carrier operating to, from, or within the Community will provide passengers buying a ticket within a European Union member state with full details of its liability arrangements if these do not match the new Community standards.

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