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Civil Aviation Bill

I shall speak briefly. I should declare an interest because London Luton airport brings considerable benefits to my constituency through employment and payments to the local authority, which contribute to local spending. The environmental effects do not affect my constituency so I could say that I do not mind what the impact is because I get all the benefits and none of the difficulties. However, that would be irresponsible and selfish. I have spoken in favour of expanding London Luton airport, but largely on the basis that it might obviate the need to expand Heathrow. If Luton airport could be expanded, some medium-haul and short-haul flights could be transferred from Heathrow, which would benefit us and the constituents of my hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell). I am disappointed that the Government have chosen to reject the Lords amendments, although I shall acquiesce in their decision. Is it not time that we started to incentivise airport operators and others in the aviation industry to get their act together?