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Department for Transport

  • Date 21 January 2019
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) EIR 5: Not upheld

The complainant, on behalf of Heathrow Hub Ltd, has requested from the Department for Transport (DfT) information associated with any appraisal Heathrow Airport Ltd was asked to carry out of an ‘Extended Northern Runway’ proposal.  DfT released some relevant information and the complainant considers that DfT holds further information. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: On the balance of probabilities, DfT has made available to the complainant all the information it holds that is relevant to his request, and has complied with regulation 5(1) of the EIR. The Commissioner does not require DfT to take any remedial steps.