Lord Mawhinney
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(10 years ago)
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
As I am sure the noble Lord recognises, World War I was not based on a report. In this instance, the Prime Minister who leads the current Government initiated this report during the previous Government in 2012. It is an independent report. The commission took evidence. There were more than 70,000 respondents, and it is only proper that the Government should ensure that all options are carefully considered before they come to a final decision.
Lord Mawhinney (Con)
My Lords, can my noble friend tell your Lordships’ House how the date of the announcement about Heathrow will be influenced by the date of next year’s mayoral elections in London?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
All I will say to my noble friend is that, as I have said already, I would have a short ministerial career if I were to speculate on such things.