Lord Rosser
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(9 years, 11 months ago)
Lords Chamber Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon 
        
    
        
    
        The Government have repeatedly given their assurance not just about connectivity, as I said, on rail in the south-east, but also that the investment that we are making across railways throughout the country, including the new investment in HS2, will ensure greater connectivity between all parts of the country. I will look into the specific route that he has mentioned and write to him.
 Lord Rosser (Lab)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Lord Rosser (Lab) 
        
    
        
    
        My Lords, the Minister has referred to the decision on the recommendation of the Davies commission report in respect of a third runway at Heathrow being made by Christmas. Can he confirm that that will be a final decision and not simply an interim one?
 Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon 
        
    
        
    
        I think the noble Lord is clutching at straws. I have made clear the Government’s position. A decision will be made on the Airports Commission’s findings, and I ask him to wait until that is made.