Oral QuestionDepartment for International Trade

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 8 July 2021Answered: 15 July 2021

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Trade

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)

This Government are committed to growth, which regional airports support by serving their local communities, creating jobs, and acting as gateways to international opportunities. Heathrow expansion could give more regions access to a bigger international network through their local airports, thus boosting productivity further.