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Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]

Moved by

Lord Moylan

1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Purpose

(1) The purpose of this Act is to—

(a) promote the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector;

(b) support economic growth in that sector;

(c) protect the rights and interests of consumers of air transport and airport services.

(2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment inserts a purpose clause into the Bill requiring the Secretary of State and the CAA to have regard to the promotion of the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector and economic growth in that sector.