'No doubt' the UK needs more airport capacity
– Simon Walker, Director General of the Institute of DirectorsAirports are a crucial economic link to opportunities for exports and inward investment, and we cannot afford to fall behind by not having enough capacity.
It is concerning that the Government appeared to rule out Heathrow even before the consultation was over, and that the decision has been delayed.
There is no doubt that we need more airport capacity, and the longer the Government delays deciding where it will be, the more chances for trade we will miss.
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