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Written question asked by Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 5 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2018. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Friday, 16 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Airlines: Insolvency

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Airline Insolvency Review interim report, published by his Department on 12 July 2018, if he will make it his policy to (a) take steps in response to the final findings of the report and (b) take steps to set up a comprehensive model of insolvency and repatriation protection for consumers.

Answer

The Airline Insolvency Review is an independent review commissioned by government following the collapse of Monarch Airlines in 2017. Publication is expected in the coming months. Once the report is published, the Department will consider the recommendations of the review and take steps accordingly to ensure a strong level of protection for consumers in the event of airline failure, with minimal impact to the taxpayer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188169
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Consumers Airlines Insolvency Protection Reviews Repatriation
Link
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