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, whether medical evacuation flights can currently leave from St Helena Airport following the airport regulators downgrade; and what emergency support is being provided to the St Helena Government to ensure medical safety.
- 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
- 111843
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Airports Health services St Helena
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- 2026-02-12 18:24:32 +0000
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