§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment has been made by his Department or is planned of the potential value of land at Heathrow for uses other than aviation; what other(a) social, (b) economic and (c) environmental assessment has taken place [81406]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 20 November 2002]: As part of the South East and East of England Regional Air Services (SERAS) analysis a wide ranging social, economic and environmental assessment of airport development options at Heathrow was undertaken. These are summarised in "The Future Development of Air Transport in the United Kingdom—South East" consultation document. The analysis takes account of the costs of acquiring, at market value, the additional land which would be required. No assessment has been made, or is planned, of the potential value of the existing airport land at Heathrow for uses other than aviation.