I wonder if the Government will see expansion at Lhr as too hot to handle and go for Lgw, as additional capacity is needed somewhere?
I have just been reading yesterday's Times on the car emissions scandal. On page 8 there is a report that the Government knew about this problem a year ago. In the report, it mentions a recent court case taken against the Government by ClientEarth to reduce air pollution. In evidence to the court, the Government said"The main reason for this is that the real world emission performance of a vehicle has turned out to be quite different to how the vehicle performs on the regulatory test cycle". Quote taken from The Times.
What impact could the current scandal have on Lhr expansion as some have questioned the reports findings on pollution around Lhr and as I have already asked, could this make the Government think deciding for Lhr now is too risky and go for Lgw instead?
Any views?
TB