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Proceeding contribution from Helen Goodman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 May 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

Fifthly, another key point is the behaviour of the airlines. The airlines frequently add charges, such as fuel surcharges and changes in airport taxes, after people have bought their tickets. They have protested about this measure, but their position is weak. Sixthly, 1 February is an extremely sensible choice of date, because that is the point in the year when the fewest people are flying, which means that the fewest people will be inconvenienced. My final reason is that airlines frequently put on other charges after people have taken such decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
459 c1421 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Codes of practice Crime Arrests Aviation Combined heat and power Climate change Bereavement benefits Fraud Income tax Electricity generation Police Pollution Powers Workplace pensions Pensions Life insurance Passengers Pension funds Tax allowances Taxation Revenue and Customs Renewables obligation
Legislation
Finance Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk