Lords report stage. Amendment 3 disagreed to on division (158 to 239). Amendments 18, 19, 24, 27, 28, 30 and 31 agreed to. Amendment 33 agreed to on division (142 to 138). Amendments 40, 45, 49, 56, 58 and 62 agreed to. Amendment 65 disagreed to on division (41 to 118). Amendments 71 and 72 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 40).

Lords report stage. Amendment 3 disagreed to on division (158 to 239). Amendments 18, 19, 24, 27, 28, 30 and 31 agreed to. Amendment 33 agreed to on division (142 to 138). Amendments 40, 45, 49, 56, 58 and 62 agreed to. Amendment 65 disagreed to on division (41 to...

My Lords, before addressing these amendments, I thank all noble Lords for their continued contributions to the Bill. It is clear that we share the common goal of improving the aviation sector. The Government have carefully reflected on the arguments that have been put forward during the Bill’s passage. The...

My Lords, before addressing these amendments, I thank all noble Lords for their continued contributions to the Bill. It is clear that we share the common goal of improving the aviation sector. The Government have carefully reflected on the arguments that have been put forward during the Bill’s passage. The...

My Lords, before I address these amendments, I thank noble Lords for their constructive engagement with the Government on passenger rights and accessibility in Committee, in meetings since and in the debate today. In particular, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Brinton, Lady Grey-Thompson, Lady Finlay of Llandaff and Lady...

My Lords, before I address these amendments, I thank noble Lords for their constructive engagement with the Government on passenger rights and accessibility in Committee, in meetings since and in the debate today. In particular, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Brinton, Lady Grey-Thompson, Lady Finlay of Llandaff and Lady...

The noble Lord is right: I am pretty sure I did commit to write to him, I am pretty sure I have not yet and I am pretty sure I will do shortly.

The noble Lord is right: I am pretty sure I did commit to write to him, I am pretty sure I have not yet and I am pretty sure I will do shortly.

My Lords, I begin with the government amendments in this group and start with Amendment 24, tabled in my name, which establishes duties and principles to guide the future use of Clause 1. It is intended to ensure that the power is used, wherever possible, to strengthen air passenger rights...

My Lords, I begin with the government amendments in this group and start with Amendment 24, tabled in my name, which establishes duties and principles to guide the future use of Clause 1. It is intended to ensure that the power is used, wherever possible, to strengthen air passenger rights...

I thank the noble Lord for his noble thoughts on both points.

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I thank the noble Lord for his noble thoughts on both points.

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My Lords, I will begin with the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, on financial penalties and powers of entry. Clause 1 does not create financial penalties or powers of entry; it simply enables such powers to be conferred by future regulations if evidence shows that they are...

My Lords, I will begin with the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, on financial penalties and powers of entry. Clause 1 does not create financial penalties or powers of entry; it simply enables such powers to be conferred by future regulations if evidence shows that they are...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

18: Clause 1, page 3, line 4, after “section” insert “and sections (Consultation) and (Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard)”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would apply the definitions in clause 1 to my new clauses (Consultation) and (Matters to which Secretary of State...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

18: Clause 1, page 3, line 4, after “section” insert “and sections (Consultation) and (Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard)”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would apply the definitions in clause 1 to my new clauses (Consultation) and (Matters to which Secretary of State...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

19: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Consultation

(1) The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, begin the process of consultation under subsection (3) (but the Secretary of...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

19: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Consultation

(1) The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, begin the process of consultation under subsection (3) (but the Secretary of...

My Lords, I beg to move.

My Lords, I beg to move.

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

24: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard

(1) When considering whether and how to exercise the power to make regulations under section 1, the Secretary of State must have due regard to—

(a) the desirability of strengthening...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

24: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard

(1) When considering whether and how to exercise the power to make regulations under section 1, the Secretary of State must have due regard to—

(a) the desirability of strengthening...

My Lords, I beg to move.

My Lords, I beg to move.

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

27: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Non-international flights: compensation for damage to wheelchairs etc

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 of 9 October 1997 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air is amended in accordance...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

27: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Non-international flights: compensation for damage to wheelchairs etc

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 of 9 October 1997 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air is amended in accordance...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

28: Clause 2, page 3, line 38, at end insert—

“(2) In section 21 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (CAA’s annual report), in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) must include a summary of what the CAA has done during that year in the performance...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

28: Clause 2, page 3, line 38, at end insert—

“(2) In section 21 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (CAA’s annual report), in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) must include a summary of what the CAA has done during that year in the performance...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

30: Schedule 1, page 23, line 29, leave out from “condition” to end of line 30 and insert “, and

(b) another direct enforcement authority (“the relevant direct enforcement authority”) is also capable of exercising its direct enforcement functions in respect of that commercial practice.”

Member’s explanatory...

Moved by

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill

30: Schedule 1, page 23, line 29, leave out from “condition” to end of line 30 and insert “, and

(b) another direct enforcement authority (“the relevant direct enforcement authority”) is also capable of exercising its direct enforcement functions in respect of that commercial practice.”

Member’s explanatory...

I thank the noble Lords, Lord Moylan and Lord Empey, for re-tabling their amendments on airport drop-off charges. I will address them together.

I understand the concerns behind these amendments. Passengers should have clear, accessible information about travel options to and from airports, including drop-off, short-stay parking and free alternatives. The...

I thank the noble Lords, Lord Moylan and Lord Empey, for re-tabling their amendments on airport drop-off charges. I will address them together.

I understand the concerns behind these amendments. Passengers should have clear, accessible information about travel options to and from airports, including drop-off, short-stay parking and free alternatives. The...

I am referring to choices in the method of access to the airports, rather than the choice of airport itself.

I am referring to choices in the method of access to the airports, rather than the choice of airport itself.

My Lords, I begin with Amendments 34 and 37, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Empey, and the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff. The department takes cabin air quality seriously. Commercial aircraft must already meet certification requirements for ventilation and cabin airflow, and operators must report and investigate suspected...

My Lords, I begin with Amendments 34 and 37, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Empey, and the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff. The department takes cabin air quality seriously. Commercial aircraft must already meet certification requirements for ventilation and cabin airflow, and operators must report and investigate suspected...

I defer absolutely to the noble Baroness’s far superior knowledge. I think what she is referring to is the review that is currently being undertaken.

I defer absolutely to the noble Baroness’s far superior knowledge. I think what she is referring to is the review that is currently being undertaken.

My Lords, the next group concerns airspace modernisation, consultation and charging. I begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for retabling her amendment, and I have also heard the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bray, on this matter.

I have considered this carefully, but the Government’s...

My Lords, the next group concerns airspace modernisation, consultation and charging. I begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for retabling her amendment, and I have also heard the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bray, on this matter.

I have considered this carefully, but the Government’s...