London airport expansion decision not due until 2017/18

Plans to boost London's airport capacity may not receive full approval for at least another year, it emerged Wednesday, even though the government is expected to announce its preference to expand Heathrow next week. Prime Minister Theresa May told lawmakers that a decision on whether to back a third runway at Britain's busiest airport or instead expand London's Gatwick will be subject to further consultation and a parliamentary vote. This government will take a decision," May told the House of Commons.