Parliamentary Bills

Airport Expansion (Parliamentary Approval) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2008-09

Last updated: 26 October 2009 at 16:02

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Long title

A Bill to amend the Planning Act 2008 to require Parliamentary approval for proposals for the building of new major airports and additional runways at existing major airports; and for connected purposes.

Summary

The intention of the Bill is to amend the planning process to include at an early stage a role for Parliament in approving or rejecting any plan for airport expansion.

Sponsor

Susan Kramer
Liberal Democrat
Richmond Park

Current version of the Bill

Bill as Introduced
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16 March 2009
Commons

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Final stages
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