Health trust to sue Heathrow over expansion

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Minutes from an internal board meeting show how Hounslow Primary Care Trust has objected to the proposals for expansion, claiming an increase in activity would put an undue burden on their resources.

The Trust said if the plans went ahead it would work with the local council and the NHS to push for the compensation as a result of illnesses caused by increased airport activity.

The PCT cited increases in asthma, mental health problems and even a rise in the death toll and hospital admissions for people with existing heart and respiratory problems because of airport noise and pollution.

Other problems included added pressure on local health services from an increase in passengers, it was claimed.

The money could be used for soundproofing buildings and monitoring pollution levels and help towards the extra strain on services.