§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment by what date he now expects to receive the inspector's report on Manchester airport's planning application for a second runway; and if he will make a statement. [3190]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesI expect to receive the report by autumn 1996. The public inquiry lasted about nine months and there is a very considerable weight of evidence from the main parties, conservation groups, local residents and business people to evaluate.