INSTRUMENTS ON PLANES

Early day motion 1296, tabled 1 April 2008 by Janet Anderson (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House notes that the vast majority of musicians have to travel with their instruments in the course of making their living; further notes the lack of consistent policy between airlines and airports on the transportation of musical instruments; is concerned that restrictions on transporting musical instruments should not be influenced by commercial incentives; and therefore urges the Government to develop a clear and consistent policy for airlines that allows musicians to be able to continue to travel with their instruments without incurring unfair financial penalties.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.