HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 cc30-1W
38. Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement about the siting of a third London airport.

Mr. Tebbit

As I explained to my hon. Friend the Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle), earlier today, a progress report was issued on 18 May by the study group on South-East airports which identified six locations for detailed evaluation as possible sites for a new airport. The Government have reached no view on these matters and will not do so until all the relevant advice is available.