§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action his Department is taking in respect of the plans submitted by Thames Heliport plc for a mobile helicopter pad on the Thames; and what representations he has received.
§ Mr. BaldryI am aware of the proposal by Thames Heliport plc for a floating heliport on the Thames. The scheme's promoters have been encouraged to discuss their plans with the appropriate local planning authorities. It is, of course, for those authorities to consider whether an application for planning permission should be made.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received correspondence on this matter from the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Ms. Hoey), the Theatres Trust, the Shakespeare Globe Trust, the London Rivers Association, the London Boroughs Association, and from the London borough of Tower Hamlets.