§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to make a statement on updated forecasts of air traffic demand, and the implications of these forecasts for the Government's airports policy.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe expect revised forecasts of United Kingdom air passenger traffic demand to 2005 to 145W be published before the end of the year. Their implications for airports policy will be assessed in the light of advice from the Civil Aviation Authority on the adequacy of United Kingdom airports capacity over the same period.