Written question asked by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will provide guidance to under-16 year old consultees wishing to respond to the Airport Consultation Process for the Midlands; and for what reason the lowest age category exhibited on the questionnaire is 16 to 24 years.

Answer: Mr. John Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will provide guidance to under 16-year- old consultees wishing to respond to the Airport Consultation Process for the Midlands; and for what reason the lowest age category exhibited on the questionnaire is 16 to 24 years. [119055] Mr. Jamieson: We welcome views from all consultees, irrespective of age, and many people under 16 have already responded to the consultation in a variety of ways, including letters and petitions. There is no age eligibility criterion for completing the airports' questionnaire and all views will be given serious consideration in the analysis of responses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119055; 407 c17W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Age Airports Public participation Young people Consultation papers Midlands Questionnaires
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk