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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Runway 3: the greenwash goes on
March 2, 2010 12:16 PM
• [Feb 23] Susan Kramer writes: IN January 2009, the government proudly declared that the "green slot" principle would provide environmental protection to offset its decision to proceed with the third runway . . new slots at Heathrow would only be given to the most modern and efficient planes.
. . [We] have been waiting ever since to hear what this "green slot" idea means in practice. This week, in the high court, [it] will be one of the issues at the heart of the judicial review brought by a coalition of London councils, green groups and local residents to challenge the government's decision on Heathrow . . It should not require a court case for the government to recognise its responsibilities. Heathrow expansion should preferably be dropped altogether, but if not, the debate should start again with all the issues put forward for discussion. This doesn't just need a new consultation; it needs a new white paper.
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