§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on proposals to expand the capacity of Bristol airport. [175098]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Air Transport White Paper stated that the main potential for growth in the South West would be at Bristol Airport. We support the Airport's development to around 12 million passengers per annum to include a runway extension and new terminal south of the existing runway, when these are required, having due regard to the environmental impacts that would accompany its expansion.