HC Deb 23 July 1976 vol 915 cc642-3W
Mr. Hayhoe

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether a public inquiry will be held about the proposed fourth terminal at Heathrow Airport, or whether another type of public consultation is planned.

Mr. Clinton Davis

The revised Master Development Plan Report for Heathrow, published by the British Airports Authority in March 1976, is concerned specifically with the proposed fourth terminal at Heathrow. Consultations are proceeding on that report and on the Government's consultation documents on an airport strategy for Great Britain which are also relevant. In accordance with an undertaking given in 1968 the BAA, at the appropriate time, will initiate more detailed consultations with the local planning authority. I cannot anticipate whether these consultations might lead to a public inquiry.

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