(11 years, 4 months ago)
Lords ChamberIt was the party opposite that came up with a policy for a third runway at Heathrow with no consensus and therefore it did not survive a change in government.
My Lords, can the Minister assure the House that any decision on the future of London’s airports will be taken in the light of a coherent and integrated transport policy for this country, involving both rail and road?
Absolutely, my Lords. The Airports Commission is charged with taking that into consideration, particularly as regards rail connectivity.