Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 12 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2016. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Airspace
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the devolved administrations on the modernisation of UK airspace.
- Answer
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The Government supports the need for airspace modernisation. In October 2016, the Aviation Minister, Lord Ahmad discussed airspace matters with the Scottish Transport Minister and expects to have further discussions with representatives of the devolved administrations regarding airspace matters over the coming months.
Ministers do meet representatives from the aviation industry regularly and the need for airspace modernisation is often on the agenda.
The Government supports the need for airspace modernisation, but has not made a specific assessment of its environmental benefits.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 56931
- Session
- 2016-17
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Devolution Airspace
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