Airports National Policy Statement Debate

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Wednesday 6th June 2018

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Sugg Portrait Baroness Sugg
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My Lords, I am happy to confirm that all those costs will be met by the developer: the compensation package and the cost of the development will all be privately financed. The provision of on-surface access and anything which is needed for the airport to expand will be met by the developer.

Lord Elystan-Morgan Portrait Lord Elystan-Morgan (CB)
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What discussions are the Government having with the devolved Administration in Cardiff as to the likely consequence for the land and nation of Wales of this massive development?

Baroness Sugg Portrait Baroness Sugg
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I am happy to confirm that I spoke to my opposite number in Wales yesterday, who absolutely welcomed this proposal. They are excited about it and are keen to see it go ahead, and I will visit him soon to discuss it further.

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