I shall tell the right hon. Gentleman the basis of our decision—it was what I set out in my speech: that a third runway would inflict huge damage on the quality of life of millions of people who are already suffering because of aircraft noise and on the quality of life of many people who are already suffering direct health problems as a result of the expansion of Heathrow. We believe that it is deeply reckless and irresponsible to press ahead with a course of conduct that would be so incredibly damaging for our environment and for our quality of life. That is why we oppose a third runway at Heathrow.
Heathrow (Third Runway)
Proceeding contribution from
Theresa Villiers
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 28 January 2009.
It occurred during Opposition day on Heathrow (Third Runway).
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