Northern Powerhouse: Airports Debate

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Department: Home Office

Northern Powerhouse: Airports

Lord Rosser Excerpts
Monday 23rd November 2015

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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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 Portrait Lord Rosser (Lab)
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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 Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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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.