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Airports: Freight

Commons · Question 26804 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to slots at coordinated UK airports for operators of dedicated air freight and cargo services; and whether she plans to take steps to improve access to slo

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 7 Sep 2026

The government recognises the crucial role air freight plays in transporting goods to and from the UK, which benefits consumers and businesses and facilitates growth in large parts of the economy beyond aviation.An independent slot coordinator is responsi...