§ 13. Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed terminal 5 at Heathrow on the air services of the nations and regions of the UK. [36656]
§ Mr. SpellarThe possible impact of Terminal 5 on regional air services was considered at the planning inquiry. In section 8.6.6 of the main report on Terminal 5 the168W inspector states that he does not consider that regional airports would be harmed if Terminal 5 were provided. The Secretary of State's reasons for his decision on Terminal 5 are set out in his decision letter of 20 November.