Racism claims delay Heathrow decision
10.07.08
Ministers have delayed their decision about expanding Heathrow following claims the move could be racist, according to press reports today.
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly was expected to make an announcement on plans for a third runway, sixth terminal and more intensive use of the current two runways next month, but said yesterday the ruling would not happen until some time 'before the end of the year'.
Ms Kelly said the deadline had been extended so the government could complete its 'Equalities Impact Assessment', which should have been included in the original consultation document.
The move comes after campaigners said plans to end the Cranford Agreement, which prevents easterly departures from the airport's northern runway, could be racist because those affected would be mainly from ethnic minorities.
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