Just out of curiosity as Heathrow is owned by shareholders is there anything to stop them selling up as soon as they get a Yes decision?
The railways at least have lock in for multiple years so how will this work with airport policy?
The airport could in effect have numerous different owners between now and opening date.
How will the Government protect any of there own investment in supporting infrastructure if the ownership keeps changing ?
The airport is owned by BAA. That is unlikely to change. BAA may have various shareholders but that doesn't affect the plans or responsibilities regarding BAA.