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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Edinburgh Airport

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2024 to Question 24833 on Edinburgh Airport, whether a (a) treaty and (b) formal agreement between the UK and USA is required before any commercial deal.

Answer

A treaty covering a formal agreement to allow the US to operate pre-clearance on UK soil would be required before it could be operated at a UK airport. However, pre-clearance also requires a commercial agreement between the UK airport operator and the US authorities for this to be advanced beyond the discussions that have already taken place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25990
Session
2023-24
Related items
Edinburgh Airport
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Edinburgh Airport
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Government assistance Travel USA Edinburgh Airport
Link
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