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Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an estimate of the cost of replacing Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre and the Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre in the event a third runway at Heathrow Airport was approved.

Answer

The draft HENPS outlines requirements for relocating Immigration Removal Centres, as well as their connected assets, located northwest of Heathrow Airport. Any proposals must be developed in collaboration, and to the satisfaction of, the Home Office. Proposals must also be financially viable and will be subject to funding agreements, planning consent, and any other relevant statutory approvals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15443
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Construction Finance Heathrow Airport Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk