Written questions

Airports: Fire Prevention

Commons · Question 73367 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on the adequacy of fire safety infrastructure at airports.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 8 Sep 2025

UK aviation operates in the private sector. It is therefore the responsibility of industry to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place to ensure safety and minimise potential disruption. My officials will continue to regularly engage with the CAA...