§ 17. Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on progress made towards providing an airfield on St. Helena. [132197]
§ Clare ShortThe comparative study of air and sea access is currently underway. The study team visited St. Helena last week and we expect their draft report to be produced by the end of this year. The final report and its recommendations will then need to be considered and discussed with the St. Helena Government. The results of the study cannot be prejudged and no presumption can be made that it will lead to support being offered for the provision of an airfield.