OPPOSITION TO THE OPTION TO CONSTRUCT A THIRD RUNWAY AT HEATHROW AIRPORT

Early day motion 212A1, tabled 8 December 2003 by David Wilshire (Conservative). Signed by 1 member.

Line 1, delete from 'recognises' to end and insert 'the substantial opposition to and support for the option to construct a new short runway at Heathrow Airport, as set out in the Future Development of Air Transport in the UK; notes the serious environmental and quality of life implications it might have on surrounding areas (including from increases in the number of air traffic movements and the creation of new flight paths); also notes the possible economic damage that would result from the failure to build the additional short runway (including major job losses and falling property values); and calls on the Government to remain committed to the statement that a new short runway at Heathrow will not be permitted unless all relevant airport generated pollutants can be contained within EU limits.'

Signatures by party: Conservative 1.