Written questions

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...