§ Q13. Mr. Tebbitasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry concerning the proposed airport at Foulness; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. The two Departments work closely together both at ministerial and official level on all studies connected with the airport. Both Departments are represented on the Progress Review Committee, as are other organisations concerned with the Maplin project, such as the British Airports Authority, the Port of London Authority and the main local authorities concerned.