§ Ms. HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are the terms of reference of the study he has initiated on helicopter provision for central London; and if he will include in them an assessment of the need and of the demand for helicopter provision in central London.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe group undertaking the study will make a comparative evaluation of possible sites for a heliport to serve central London, and submit a report to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State. The study will include an assessment of the need and the demand for helicopter services in central London. It will also consider safety and other operational factors, air traffic control constraints, noise and other environmental issues, and surface access. My right hon. Friend intends to publish the group's report, which he hopes to receive within 12 months.