HC Deb 25 June 1991 vol 193 c416W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce decisions on the extension of the runway at London City airport and the east London river crossing.

Mr. McLoughlin

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Transport expect to receive the inspector's report into the east London river crossing when he has completed it and to make decisions after they have considered it carefully. As regards London city airport, I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment to my hon. Friend the Member for Walthamstow (Mr. Summerson) yesterday at col.393.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received regarding London city airport planning application; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McLoughlin

I have received a number of representations pressing for a speedy decision on the London city airport planning application.

This decision is for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment; I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend gave yesterday to my hon. Friend the Member for Walthamstow (Mr. Summerson).