§ Mr. John Pattenasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) when the economic and environmental appraisals which will indicate where the third London airport is to be located will be available;
(2) on what basis the economic and environmental appraisals of the siting of the proposed third London airport are to be made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TebbitOn 18 May the study group on South-East airports issued a progress report on the selection of sites for a third London airport, which explained the way in which it is carrying out its work. I expect to receive the study group's final report in the autumn.