"What happens if the Minister’s optimism is somewhat misplaced? Does he agree that, in the event that he is wrong, this country must go its own way? In particular, might he form the view that the country is best served by being in the EU? I have been a member …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"Is not the reality that the Secretary of State for Transport is more anxious to prolong the dispute than to find a solution?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"My Lords, is it not quite wrong that any citizen should be left in any doubt about this issue, as people undoubtedly are? Will the Minister personally vouch that this issue will be cleared up? People should not be left in any doubt at all...." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"I speak following the very courageous and relevant speech that we have just heard. I do not think that there can be any possible objection to strengthening the law, which is what is proposed. There can be no dispute at all that corrupt relationships between the police and newspapers are …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"Will the Minister indicate how long she envisages the inquiry will take and how many witnesses will come forward?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"My preference is that Gatwick and Heathrow should both be expanded, but this decision is really about Heathrow. Although it has been provisionally selected, we still have to wait, and there is considerable uncertainty about the future. Meanwhile, Paris, Frankfurt and Schiphol will not wait, and British aviation will, regrettably, …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"How long have the Government and others had to make up their minds about London’s additional runways? Does the Minister believe that it is possible for some sort of decision to be advanced rather than, as I fear it will be, regarded as something that can be withdrawn?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Spicer, on his unremitting campaign for the best interests of British aviation. Is it not clear that the longer a decision on this vital issue is delayed, the worse it will be for British aviation? In my view, a decision should have …..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech
"When do the Government expect to make a decision on this issue? It has been delayed for so long, and every delay results in grievous loss to this country in world markets. What are the Government going to do about it?..." Lord Clinton-Davis - View Speech