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05/03/2015

Consultant Appointed For Manston Airport Decision

The government has announced the appointment of a consultant to review the process on decisions about the future of Manston Airport.

The Kent airport closed on 15 May 2014 and Thanet District Council has been seeking a deal to secure its future.

Transport Minister John Hayes was at Manston today with leader of Thanet District Council Iris Johnston and local MP Roger Gale.

Minister Hayes said: "I recognise the strong interest in keeping Manston Airport open, which is why the government is leaving no stone unturned in the battle to secure its future.

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"Today I can confirm my department will appoint a well-established consultant to review the process so far on decisions about the airport's future. While it is down to Thanet District Council ultimately to agree a deal, the government is doing everything possible to support them in finding a way forward."

The council is reported to have considered a compulsory purchase order on the site, but has been unable to agree a suitable indemnity partner. The Department for Transport will now commission an independent consultant to review the process on its behalf.

An invitation to tender for this work will be issued on 6 March.

(IT/JP)

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