Debates between Lord Scriven and Earl of Courtown during the 2019 Parliament

Rhodes Wildfires: Repatriation of Holidaymakers

Debate between Lord Scriven and Earl of Courtown
Tuesday 25th July 2023

(9 months, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown (Con)
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I am glad that the noble Lord, Lord West of Spithead, lives up to his reputation. The serious points are, first, that the fires in Rhodes are in an area in the centre of the island, and, secondly, that the situation is stabilising. I note what the noble Lord said.

Lord Scriven Portrait Lord Scriven (LD)
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My Lords, the editor of Which? has pointed out that, unless the Government give advice not to travel, people who are travelling on airlines such as Ryanair, which is continuing its flights, will have a choice. What would the Minister advise British nationals heading out: either to head to wildfires or to lose all the money they have paid?

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown (Con)
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The noble Lord’s question revolves around travel advice issued by the FCDO, which I mentioned earlier. That is always kept under review.