§ Mr. Haselhurstasked the Minister of Transport whether he has approved proposals from the British Airports Authority for road links between the M11 motorway and the proposed airport development at Stansted.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeMy Department has been considering with the British Airports Authority the requirements for road access to Stansted airport which its proposed development would generate. The intention is to, publish within the next few months the draft schemes and orders for those road links and improvements which would be undertaken as trunk road schemes if planning permission for expansion of the airport is granted. The local authorities concerned are at present being consulted on these proposals.
§ Mr Haselhurstasked the Minister of Transport whether he has approved plans from the British Airports Authority to make St. Pancras the London rail terminal for the proposed airport at Stansted: and if he will now give the estimated cost of this project.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have received no such plans from the British Airports Authority, but it is taking part in discussions with Government Departments, the Railways Board and others about the possible future requirements for rail access to Stansted airport, including a suitable London terminal, and the costs involved.