Written questions

Airports: Crime

Commons · Question 5886 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities in addressing crime at British airports.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 15 Jun 2026

Addressing crime at UK airports is a matter for local policing. The Department for Transport works closely with police and a range of other security authorities at airports to ensure effective aviation security measures are in place. These ensure that the...