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Written question asked by Gareth Bacon (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 2024. It was answered by Mike Kane (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Stansted Airport: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed expansion of Stansted airport on regional airports.

Answer

The Government has been clear that it is not opposed to airport expansion as long as it provides economic growth and is compatible with strict environmental standards.

This Government recognises the importance of maintaining a thriving and competitive aviation sector in the UK to deliver connectivity, including the provision of Public Service Obligations that enable protection of existing domestic routes that are in danger of being lost.

I am unable to comment on any future planning application should it come before ministers for consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18193
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Stansted Airport Regional airports
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk