Written questions

Heathrow Airport: Construction

Commons · Question 123257 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 1 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the number of flights from a) London Gatwick, b) Manchester Airport, c) London Stansted, d) London Luton, e) Edinburgh Air

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 1 Apr 2026

The Government supports airport expansion where it is in line with the UK’s legal, climate and environmental obligations.The Government has requested proposals for expansion at Heathrow to provide the capacity boost needed to support connectivity and grow...