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Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Airports: National Policy Statements

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward a votable motion in the House of Commons ahead of the designation of a revised Airports National Policy Statement.

Answer

As set out in the Government’s October 2025 announcement, we are working to consult on the outcome of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) review by the summer.

Once the consultation is launched, we will write to the Liaison committee to commence the Parliamentary scrutiny process.

In line with the process for reviewing a National Policy Statement in the Planning Act 2008, the revised ANPS will be laid in Parliament following the consultation and parliamentary scrutiny process. Once the ANPS is laid in Parliament, there is a 21 sitting day consideration period, during which the House of Commons can resolve that a vote can be called on whether to approve the ANPS.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
340
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Airports Motions National policy statements
Link
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