HL Deb 10 September 2003 vol 652 cc132-4WA
Lord Stoddart of Swindon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they plan to assess new studies of air quality in the Heathrow area which have emerged since the publication of the Future Development of Air Transport in the United Kingdom: South East consultation document. [HL4291]

Lord Davies of Oldham

Studies and research undertaken into air quality in the Heathrow area in support of responses to the consultation and separately are being rigorously assessed as part of the overall analysis. The Government are drawing; upon expert advice in assessing this evidence.