§ Mr Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with the Civil Aviation Authority about the closure of Heathrow or Gatwick airports when and if Maplin Airport is completed to the original four-runway development.
§ Mr. OnslowNone, but my Department is already studying with the Civil Aviation Authority and British Airports Authority the scope for transferring services to Maplin when it is operational so as to reduce the impact of aircraft noise at Heathrow and Gatwick.