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

Heathrow (Third Runway)

I agree with the essence of my right hon. Friend's arguments that there is simply no economic alternative to a third runway at Heathrow if this country is to continue to compete internationally. However, I was worried by the analysis by Ben Webster on page 3 of The Times today, which claimed that keeping within the 2005 limits on CO2 would place unnecessary restrictions on regional airports. I would be grateful if my right hon. Friend could assure the House that that is not the case.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 487 c319
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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