Well I have to be honest Skippy for somebody with your excellent knowledge that is a total kop out but well done for sticking your head above the parapit.
We have had siren voices on here suggesting we must build the 3rd RW at all costs NOBODY but nobody has addressed this issue.
As indicated if building a 3rd runway will reduce holding , taxy delays then surely the same argument applies to LGW, STN.....all we need do is carpet the South East and a solution is at hand !
At least you agree that something has to give elsewhere !