The Gatwick Coordination Group submitted its consultation response to the Airports Commission on Friday (30 January).

The Group, chaired by Reigate MP, Crispin Blunt, is formed of six Gatwick Area MPs who came together in 2014 to represent local concerns over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport.

Mr Blunt, speaking on behalf of the Group, said that they believed the appraisal will help the commission find against Gatwick’s proposals when compared with the Heathrow options.

A final decision will be taken later this year