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Proceeding contribution from Theresa Villiers (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 11 November 2008. It occurred during Debate on Heathrow.


Heathrow

Not at the moment. All the destinations I mentioned are ones where it is realistic for high-speed rail to replace flying. BAA’s figures are thus consistent with our claim that high-speed rail has the potential to free up landing slots equivalent to about a third of the 222,000 flight capacity of a third runway.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
482 c667 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Aviation Construction Airports Air routes Heathrow Airport Pollution Noise
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk