Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 123257

Heathrow Airport: Construction

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the number of flights from a) London Gatwick, b) Manchester Airport, c) London Stansted, d) London Luton, e) Edinburgh Air

Answer

Keir Mather

The Government supports airport expansion where it is in line with the UK’s legal, climate and environmental obligations.The Government has requested proposals for expansion at Heathrow to provide the capacity boost needed to support connectivity and grow...

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