St. Helena (Airport)

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 12:45 pm on 17 March 2009.

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Photo of Bob Russell Bob Russell Opposition Whip (Commons), Shadow Minister (Defence) 12:45, 17 March 2009

We have had consultations before. What is new about this consultation? Does the Minister not accept that the failure to provide an airfield means that the island's economy will continue to decline, whereas an airfield would enable the island to be economically viable?