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Aviation: Freight

Commons · Question 27702 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to make changes to airport slot allocation rules to protect access for dedicated air freight and cargo services.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 10 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. Airport Coordination Limited, the UK’s ind...