BMI SALE TO INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP

Early day motion 2676, tabled 1 February 2012 by Angus MacNeil (Scottish National Party). Signed by 26 members.

That this House has serious concerns about the impact on competition and passenger choice of the sale of British Midland International to the owner of its principal competitor; recognises the importance of services to Heathrow Airport because ofthe connectivity provided by the airport to the rest of the world; notes that competition in the air travel market is good for Scottish passengers, businesses and the economy, as well as the other nations of the UK; is concerned that this sale risks creating a monopoly for any airline which could lead to higher prices and poorer services; and given the vast majority of affected passengers will be UK citizens, calls on the UK competition authorities to scrutinise the deal to ensure that any competition issues are fully understood and addressed.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Scottish National Party 5, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.