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Mr. Teddy Taylor
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what discussions he has had with the British Airports Authority and other national and local authorities on the future of Southend airport; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Tebbit
None, except with the Civil Aviation Authority, from which my Department sought advice on an application for key sector loan sanction for the removal of obstacles at the end of the runway.