Written questions

Stansted Airport: Construction

Commons · Question 18193 · Tabled 5 Dec 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Gareth Bacon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed expansion of Stansted airport on regional airports.

Answer

Answered by Mike Kane, 10 Dec 2024

The Government has been clear that it is not opposed to airport expansion as long as it provides economic growth and is compatible with strict environmental standards. This Government recognises the importance of maintaining a thriving and competitive avi...