Written questions

Heathrow Airport

Commons · Question 55516 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to undertake a comprehensive review of Heathrow’s economic regulation before a final decision on a third runway is made.

Answer

Answered by Mike Kane, 9 Jun 2025

It is important to the Department that airport expansion is delivered in a way which ensures minimal cost to the consumer.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) determines the specific regulatory model for Heathrow independently of Government. The CAA’s prima...