§ 12. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development when she expects to make an announcement on the feasibility study for an airfield on the island of St. Helena. [690]
§ Clare ShortThe final report of the comparative study of air and sea access, which will identify the least cost solution to the island's future international passenger and cargo transport needs, has just been finalised. Its recommendations will be discussed with the St. Helena Government next week. We have agreed to provide funding equal to the least capital cost option—that is either the cost of replacing the RMS St. Helena or the estimated cost of an airport and related infrastructure.
Copies of the report are being placed in the Library of the House.