§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Minister for Trade when he expects to issue revised air traffic estimates for consideration by the inquiry into additional airport capacity.
§ Mr. SproatOn the opening day of the inquiry into Uttlesford district council's planning application to develop a fifth terminal at Heathrow, Mr. Michael Barnes, QC, representing Government Departments, announced that I had decided to commission a new set of air traffic forecasts from officials within my Department. It is now nearly two years since the last forecasting exercise and I hope that this new round will be completed by late April or early May. It is needed primarily for the Department's annual review of airport investment and financing. However, the results will be placed in evidence at the inquiry when available.