Heathrow Airport
(asked on 16th November 2015) - View Source
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport on (a) London's air quality and (b) greenhouse gas emission levels.
This question was answered on 19th November 2015
The Government is currently considering the very detailed analysis contained in the Airports Commission’s final report.
Any decision regarding future airport capacity will take into account the Government’s commitment to comply with EU air quality standards and its obligations under the 2008 Climate Change Act.