Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Air Routes: Public Service Obligations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, what factors are taken into account when determining whether a clear public interest case exists for the designation of a Public Service Obligation air route; and what weighting is given to economic development, business connectivity, access to public services and regional growth objectives.

Answer

I refer the Rt Hon Member to Question 6200 answered on 15 June.

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Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11456
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Air Routes: Public Service Obligations
Monday, 15 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Air routes Public service obligations
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk