The closing date for responses is 12 April 2001. It is wide-ranging, covering the main issues to be addressed by the White Paper. It will provide an opportunity for all the interested parties to consider the main issues affecting aviation and put forward their views. We are also conducting a study of airport issues in the South East and East of England. This will examine a wide range of options, ranging from no development other than that already included in the planning system, to additional runway and terminal capacity to meet demand in full.
Nothing is ruled in and nothing is ruled out.
We will consult widely on options in the South East after a decision on a fifth terminal at Heathrow has been taken and the results will feed into the White Paper.