§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he decided that his Department should not give oral evidence at the inquiry into a third London airport; and if he will reconsider his decision in order to allow the oral examination of witnesses representing his Department by counsel representing the North of England regional consortium.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend has made no such decision. It has already been made clear to the Stansted inquiry that, if the inspector were to consider that a witness from the Department of the Environment would be of material assistance, one would be provided.