HC Deb 17 May 1972 vol 837 cc97-8W
39. Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent, when his Department refused to sanction an extension of the runway at Leeds/Bradford Airport, the need to increase travel facilities there was considered; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

The need to extend travel facilities by increasing the length of the runway at Leeds/Bradford Airport was a cruicial issue at the inquiry. The application for planning permission was refused because it was decided that the need did not outweigh the environmental objections. The local planning authorities are at present considering the consultants' report, "An Airport for Yorkshire", which was recently submitted to them.