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Proceeding contribution from Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 28 January 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Heathrow (Third Runway).


Heathrow (Third Runway)

The hon. Lady mentioned the high-speed rail links, which we in Scotland would be very keen to see, but I understand that at present Conservative policy is to go only as far as Leeds. Can she give us an idea of what the policy would be for extending these lines to Scotland? Given the cost estimate of £44 billion, what time scale can she give for these important links, which would cut out the need for much air travel from the central belt?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c310 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Aviation Air pollution Climate change Heathrow Airport Railways Noise Transport Regional airports Carbon emissions
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk