Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

David Winnick Excerpts
Thursday 9th December 2010

(13 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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I am very sorry to hear of Mr and Mrs Ashworth’s experience, but they are fortunate to have a Member of Parliament such as my hon. Friend to pursue their case. If Ryanair is failing to respond to their claim, the next step is to talk to the complaint handler for the EU state in which the event occurred. In most cases, that is the national aviation regulator, and in the UK, it is the Civil Aviation Authority.

David Winnick Portrait Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) (Lab)
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If those who are protesting peacefully and lawfully today are kettled by the police so that they are unable to use even basic facilities for a long time, may I tell the Leader of the House that we will expect a statement from the Home Secretary after the vote today to give the House an explanation of what has occurred? May I also just mention—

Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
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No, we simply do not have time, and I think that the hon. Gentleman has got his point across.