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Written question asked by Lord True (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations, if any, they have received from the government of China or Chinese state agencies about the potential expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Answer

To ensure our long term connectivity needs can be met, the previous Government established the independent Airports Commission to identify and recommend to Government options for maintaining this country’s status as an international hub for aviation. Three options for expansion were shortlisted by the Commission for further examination.

I am not aware of Her Majesty’s Government receiving any representations from the government of China or Chinese state agencies about the potential expansion of Heathrow Airport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1424
Session
2015-16
Subjects
China Heathrow Airport
Link
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