§ Lord Fearnasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have for the future development of air transport in the United Kingdom. [HL1497]
§ Lord Macdonald of TradestonWe are developing a range of policies and proposals for a sustainable future for air transport and expect to announce our conclusions in a White Paper towards the end of the year. This will take into account representations received in response to consultation, including our current consultations on the future development of air transport. We plan to publish later this month a revised consultation document for the South East, including Gatwick options. The consultations throughout the UK will remain open until four months after the date of publication. We will also be carrying out discussions with stakeholders on the possible role of economic instruments to encourage appropriate environmental behaviour.
§ Lord Fearnasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much land has been compulsorily purchased for airport development since 1 June 1995. [HL1498]
§ Lord Macdonald of TradestonThis information is not held centrally.
§ Lord Fearnasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many people are directly employed in the aviation industry in the United Kingdom, using the latest figures available. [HL1499]
§ Lord Macdonald of TradestonIt is estimated that in 2001, 200,000 people were directly employed in the aviation industry in the United Kingdom.