Flint leads Parliamentary campaign for FARRRS

17 July 2006

Caroline Flint and her fellow MPs step up their campaign for a Government decision on FARRRS this week with a parliamentary debate, and on Wednesday 19 July the Don Valley MP will lead a high level delegation of Rosie Winterton, Jeff Ennis, Ed Miliband and Mayor Martin Winter to press the case with Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman.

Caroline Flint said: "We want the Minister to know that FARRRS is not a slip road to an airport, it is one of the most important transport and regeneration schemes in Yorkshire. It will bring many jobs within easy reach, and is the key to helping the airport reach its potential. It just needs the green light from the Minister and detailed work can begin."

The MPs and Mayor will tell the Minister that Robin Hood Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK, but will be constrained if its does not have rapid motorway access.

If the Minister gives clearance, known as programme entry, Doncaster MBC will be able to recruit a project partner to do the design and build.

Said Ms Flint: "As a constituency MP, I have always seen FARRRS as good news for Rossington residents and for the villages closest to the airport. I hope that in villages like Blaxton, Finningley and Auckley residents will show their support for FARRRS."

If Ministerial approval is granted, a planning application is expected to come before Doncaster Planning Committee in the Spring of 2007.