§ Mr. John TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what implications the inclusion in his re-issued airport consultation document of possible534W expansion of Gatwick airport has for prospective levels of demand for civil aviation services out of Birmingham airport. [102899]
§ Mr. JamiesonIt is the number of runways in the south east of England, rather than their location, which significantly affects the levels of demand at Birmingham International Airport.
Therefore, the inclusion of Gatwick options in the ongoing consultation does not alter the forecast levels of demand for Birmingham.
§ Mr. John TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance he plans to issue to residents of the Midlands region on the account they should take of his re-issued airports consultation document for the south east in returning their revised questionnaires in respect of airports in the midlands. [102898]
§ Mr. JamiesonWe are writing to all consultees previously contacted directly, and those who have submitted responses, to inform them of minor revisions to the midlands consultation paper. The sole revision to the midlands questionnaire is the addition of 'Gatwick airport' to question 4(b).
All responses received so far will continue to be regarded as responses to the consultation. Respondents have the option to add to, replace or amend their responses, if they wish to.