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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 28 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Civil Aviation Bill.


Civil Aviation Bill

My Lords, that is what I was about to say. We are saying to the House of Commons, ““The Select Committee has put the evidence before you and has made an extremely strong recommendation that you should abide by that evidence””. By seeking to amend the Bill, we will present the House of Commons with the opportunity to do what it said that it would. However, I reiterate the point—I think that it was underlined by the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner—that very many people who buy travel insurance through the internet are not aware of the extent of its cover. I am not sure what the Mondial insurance to which he referred includes. I am not sure whether it would cover the failure of EUjet. It may cover one’s health while on holiday, but I have no idea. Without having all the small print available, you are not really aware what you are buying. In the circumstances it is important, bearing in mind the support that we have had from all around the House, that this matter is divided upon. That will simply give the House of Commons the opportunity to revisit an issue that it did not adequately consider. I wish to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment (No. 3) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 119; Not-Contents, 123.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
680 c693-4 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Aviation Armed conflict Construction Buildings Aircraft Airports Air routes Health Fees and charges Liability Insolvency Insulation Planning Noise Night flying Torture Rendition
Legislation
Civil Aviation Bill 2005-06
Link
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