CLEAN : British minister defends decision to not appear at Heathrow vote

The speaker addresses concerns about missing the Heathrow vote, affirming strong support for the government's position. They explain their absence is due to a long-planned trip to India and Beijing, confident in the government's majority win.

What was the speaker's reaction to the suggestion that their presence in India is inconvenient?

How does the speaker feel about their trip to Beijing in relation to the vote?