Regional Airports: Taxation
Commons · Question 110599 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Joe Robertson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the extent to which business rates relief and other fiscal support provided to Heathrow and Gatwick is available to regional airports; and what steps she is taking to
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 9 Feb 2026
The UK aviation market operates predominantly in the private sector, however this government recognises the crucial role regional airports play in supporting thousands of local jobs, connecting communities to global opportunities, and strengthening social...