§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is proposing to take to bring to a conclusion the inquiry into terminal 5 at Heathrow. [20941]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonNone. The conduct and timing of the inquiry is a matter for the Inspector who has been appointed to advise the Secretary of State on the proposed Terminal 5 and associated applications. The inquiry is currently expected to close in the second half of 1998.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what has been the cost to public funds of the Heathrow Terminal 5 inquiry to date. [20942]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe estimated cost to date of the Terminal 5 inquiry to the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, including its agencies, is about £8 million. It is estimated that the local authorities involved in the inquiry have spent around £6.5 million so far.