MPs from the Transport Select Committee have asked Aviation Minister, Mike Kane about airport expansion and growth.
Ruth asks about the timeline and feasibility of Heathrow expansion.
MPs heard from a number of witnesses in order to scrutinise the growth arguments in favour of airport expansion.
Speaking in her capacity as Chair of the Committee, Ruth said:
“The Chancellor’s drive for economic growth and investment in infrastructure is welcome. But the Transport Committee now wants to unpick how clear the links between airport expansion and growth – across the whole country...
“The Chancellor’s drive for economic growth and investment in infrastructure is welcome. But the Transport Committee now wants to unpick how clear the links between airport expansion and growth – across the whole country."
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