Proceeding contribution from Roger Gale (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 28 January 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Heathrow (Third Runway).

Heathrow (Third Runway)

The Secretary of State has made much of the White Paper. When I raised the issue of Manston airport with his predecessor at the time—now Chancellor of the Exchequer—he indicated clearly that it was too far from London. The hon. Member for South Thanet (Dr. Ladyman), who will defend a 600 majority—is trying to promote Manston. Does the Secretary of State agree with his predecessor or does he accept that Manston, which is 50 miles from so-called Boris island—has a role to play?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 487 c318
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

Heathrow (Third Runway)

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