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Written question asked by Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour) on Monday, 9 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2024 (named day). It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

ATOL and Package Holidays

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of consumer protection provided by (a) package travel and (b) ATOL regulations.

Answer

The rights provided under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangement Regulations 2018 (PTRs) have been key to resolving many consumer issues in recent years- including supplier insolvencies. DBT is looking to expand options for businesses to protect consumer deposits, while working with stakeholders and consumer organisations to identify whether the framework can be further strengthened.

In relation to ATOL, the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Transport. The ATOL Regulations have provided valued protection to consumers for over 50 years. The Department for Transport is continuing work with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) exploring how the ATOL scheme should operate in the future.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18588
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Consumers Protection Package holidays ATOL
Link
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