HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 cc327-8W
34. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what stage has now been reached in planning procedures relating to the proposed construction of a fourth terminal at Heathrow.

Mr. Guy Barnett

My right hon. Friend is urgently considering whether it would be expedient for him to approve the direction made by the London borough of Hillingdon or make a direction himself. Such a direction would make the British Airports Authority's proposal the subject of normal planning control.

Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether any article and direction has yet been made or confirmed by him in relation to the proposed construction of a fourth terminal at Heathrow; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Guy Barnett

My right hon. Friend has as yet neither made nor confirmed a direction, but the direction made by the London borough of Hillingdon is being urgently considered. Such a direction would make the British Airports Authority's proposal the subject of normal planning control.

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