§ John ThursoTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the legal challenges which have been made in relation to the Aviation White Paper since its publication. [176042]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Department is currently subject to legal proceedings against the White Paper by the following parties:
- (i) Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils and Uttlesford, North and East Herts District Councils;
- (ii) London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Hillingdon with individuals representing HACAN, LADACAN and Stop Stansted Expansion;
- (iii) Crawley North East Sector Consortium—Persimmon Homes (South East) Ltd., and Laing Homes Ltd.