Airlines: Snow and Ice Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Airlines: Snow and Ice

Lord Davies of Oldham Excerpts
Thursday 27th January 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I am sure that the output from the two reviews will achieve the effect that my noble friend desires.

Lord Davies of Oldham Portrait Lord Davies of Oldham
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My Lords, the House will be reassured that the Government are taking some action in this area, because action is certainly needed. We are all aware of the great significance of Heathrow in terms of passenger and freight traffic and its importance to tourism in this country. When the reputation of Heathrow suffers, so does the whole country. Will the Minister take particular interest in the level of communication with passengers when there are difficulties because there is no doubt that people suffered unduly at Heathrow as they had no idea what was going on day after day after day? It is important that the airport addresses this.