Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
St Helena: Airports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support her Department is providing to the St Helena Government following the aviation regulator downgrade of St Helena Airport and subsequent suspension of flights.
- Answer
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The UK is actively providing assistance, working in partnership with the St Helena Government and Governor. I have been in contact with the St Helena Chief Minister to underline our support and met the St Helena Health Minister and London Representative on 11 February. The St Helena airport now has approval to accept small aircraft, including medical evacuation flights from the island in the case of emergencies. We will work together at pace to urgently ensure a return to full operations at the airport.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 111842
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Airports St Helena
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- 2026-02-12 18:24:32 +0000
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