21 July 2010

Stop the drop-off charge

Margaret is leading the campaign along with Mike Crockart MP to stop drop-off charges being introduced at Edinburgh Airport later this year. The airport is trying to introduce a £1 charge for dropping passengers at its terminal building by car.

Commenting on the situation, Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West said:

"This is an unfair and unnecessary charge.

"People will not leave elderly relatives or loved ones with their heavy luggage to get a bus. The proposal will particularly affect those who are older or who have a disability.

"I have raised my concerns with Management at the airport and will continue to fight against the introduction of a charge."

If you would like to share your support for the campaign then please visit the Scottish Liberal Democrat's webpage to add your name to our petition. The page can be found at http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/campaigns/stopthedropoffcharge.