Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 3 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.
Edinburgh Airport
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will take steps to help support Edinburgh Airport to provide pre-clearance for travellers to the US.
- Answer
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The Government is supportive of the principle of US pre-clearance and there have been initial discussions between the UK and US governments, however, pre-clearance requires a commercial agreement between the airport operator and US authorities for these to be advanced.
It is important to note pre-clearance is not something which could be quickly implemented at UK airports. Careful negotiation across the UK Government and with the US would be required before pre-clearance could become a reality at UK airports.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24833
- Session
- 2023-24
- Related items
- Subjects
- Government assistance Travel USA Edinburgh Airport
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- 2024-05-16 16:21:14 +0100
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