Written questions

Heathrow Airport: USA

Commons · Question 11841 · Tabled 30 Oct 2024 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 5 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her US counterpart on establishing US pre-clearance facilities at London Heathrow Airport.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 5 Nov 2024

A decision to explore US pre-clearance is primarily a commercial decision for airport operators. An outline commercial agreement between the airport operator and US authorities would be required before any formal discussions between the UK and US governme...