Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the cost of constructing (a) a road link to the M23 from Redhill Aerodrome and (b) a rail link from Redhill Aerodrome to Gatwick station; and what discussions he has had with Redhill Aerodrome Ventures as to who would meet the cost of these projects were approval to be given for the present proposals to expand Redhill Aerodrome. - (Holding answer 16 June 2003).

Answer: Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the cost of constructing (a) a road link to the M23 from Redhill Aerodrome and (b) a rail link from Redhill Aerodrome to Gatwick station; and what discussions he has had with Redhill Aerodrome Ventures as to who would meet the cost of these projects were approval to be given for the present proposals to expand Redhill Aerodrome. [119654] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 16 June 2003]: We have made no such estimates or held discussions with Redhill Aerodrome Ltd about who might meet the costs of these projects. Chapter 17 of The Future Development of Air Transport in the United Kingdom (South East) consultation document sets out the broad surface access funding principles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119654; 407 c109W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Construction Airports Railways Railway network Transport Roads Regional airports Gatwick Airport Redhill Aerodrome Limited Redhill Aerodrome Ventures M23
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk