Statement on Thomas Cook
25 September 2019 (updated on 25 September 2019)
The Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, has updated the House of Commons on the steps the Government is taking to support those affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook Group ceased trading on 23 September leaving thousands of holiday makers left abroad and requiring repatriation.
Grant Shapps told MPs;
"I would like to assure Members of the House that the Government is committed to supporting those affected, including by providing repatriation flights free of charge for all those of people."
Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Transport Secetary Andy McDonald responded saying;
"The travel company went under because successive chief executives failed to steer the group effectively or evolve the business. Thomas Cook had five offers for its airline business yet these were rejected by the Board."
The Government also published a written statement on Thomas Cook.
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