Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“What steps she is taking to ensure that international trade agreements do not disadvantage the UK farming sector.”
Tabled: 25 April 2024Answered: 2 May 2024
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
My hon. Friend is right that the new runway at Heathrow can boost economic growth across the whole country. It would boost the economy by billions and create over 100,000 jobs across the UK, with 60% of the economic benefits outside London and the south-east. It is good for Scottish passengers and Scottish businesses—and particularly for Scottish salmon, which is the No. 1 export passing through Heathrow and has been worth £970 million over the past five years. I will happily ensure that she gets a meeting with the relevant Minister.