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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026

Debate

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

Contribution

I turn to the amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, on consumer rights and accessibility, including seating children with families and disabled passengers with accompanying people. The Civil Aviation Authority already issues guidance that children should be seated close to accompanying adults, and most airlines have systems to support that. Existing legislation also requires airlines to make reasonable efforts to seat disabled passengers with the person supporting them, supported by CAA guidance and monitoring. Again, Clause 2 strengthens enforcement and Clause 1 allows further action, if needed. I note again the position I previously referred to with the noble Earl, Lord Russell, on the current CMA investigation of Ryanair. I ask the noble Baroness not to press her amendments.

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