To stop DD going away

[Sunnyshore11]

Hi all I need some opinions regarding my DD (7)s relationship with her Dad.
The really issue is the constant lies from soon to be EXH , he seems to lie about the most trivial of things and it's starting to worry me. For example he's told me of their plans for this week (we agreed to a week each this holidays) but when Ive spoken to DD none of what he said appears to be true i.e trips, glamping meeting with friends even the time off work hes told me hes got isn't true. She's been left with his new partners parents and basically just sat in their home for the majority of the time he's had her. This is a common theme and when he's confronted he denies what he's said or done even when I have the plans in writing.
I understand plans change but not at this frequency, sometimes he will tell me their going away and then I find that's not the case meaning I don't know where she is as I'm told one thing then he does another.
He's also awkward about me speaking to her ,(just for context this is usually every other day.) and lies and says they're busy,which I later discover is untrue.
He is taking her abroad in summer and due to the consistent lies I'm worried that if something happened he wouldn't tell me the truth or stop her speaking with me. DD has already said she's not sure she wants to go, should I tell him he can't take her?

TIA

It sounds like he exaggerates these grand plans, but actually ends up not doing much.
He is trying to impress her and you.
I have some sympathy....its not ideal but I get where it comes from.

With that in mind I definitely wouldn't stop her going. Most of the time she is bored with him. This is her best chance at fun.
You perhaps should have a chat with both him and her about safety and behaviour before she goes and I understand you will be worried but you have to let him take responsibility for her.

I would also stop calling her when she is with him. Make sure she can call you anytime she likes....which may end up being twice a day....but it's not you calling her. And stop analysing what she has done.....everyone is struggling at the moment. Days out are expensive and people need to work. So as long as she is cared for that's really all that matters.

@NaiceUser good point. Who's got her passport op?

@AnxiousRabbit suppose he might mean well and just be trying to impress... Don't think it's the most likely reason behind the kind of lies op is taking about though.