HC Deb 16 March 1977 vol 928 c198W
54. Mr. Hordern

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied that the development plan for Gatwick Airport fulfils sound planning criteria.

Mr. Guy Barnett

The Master Plan Report for Gatwick Airport published in 1974 described the present phase of developments which will bring its capacity to 16 million passengers a year. It was prepared by the British Airports Authority and, although the subject of consultations with the local planning authorities, was a non-statutory publication.