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...