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Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 12 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 May 1999. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 May 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will introduce legislation to prevent the surcharging of wheelchair-using passengers from the cost of loading and unloading wheelchairs onto aircraft.
Answer

Rev. Martin Smyth: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce legislation to prevent the surcharging of wheelchair-using passengers on the cost of loading and unloading wheelchairs onto aircraft. [84407] Ms Glenda Jackson: We have no current plans to introduce legislation, but if the hon. Member wishes to write to me about particular instances of surcharging, I will be glad to consider them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
331 c352W; 84407
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Access Disability Aircraft Surcharges Wheelchairs