Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Cheryl Gillan and Stephen Kinnock

Thursday 15th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Cheryl Gillan (Chesham and Amersham) (Con)]

5. What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.

[Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab)]

8. What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.

[The Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling)]

The Prime Minister will begin the negotiation for Britain’s future relationship with the EU and will also take the decision about when to trigger article 50 and start the formal process of leaving the EU. As I said a moment ago, as we move into the new world beyond our membership of the European Union, it is important that we are an outward-facing nation with strong business ties around the world. The decision on runway capacity is an important part of that, and it is important that we get it right. We will take that decision and move ahead with our plans, ensuring that we have the right links for the future.