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Aviation Sector 2025-06-26

2025-06-26

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Q1 Partial Answer
Alison Taylor Lab
Paisley and Renfrewshire North
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The Scottish Government has received a substantial increase in its budget, which could be used to support the aviation sector. There is a lack of investment in connectivity around Glasgow International Airport.
Has the Minister had discussions with the Scottish Government on how best to use the substantial increase in the Scottish budget to support the aviation sector? In particular, what do the Government plan to do to make up for the lack of investment in connectivity around Glasgow international airport in my constituency?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)
My hon. Friend is a champion for Glasgow airport, and as she knows, Scotland needs investment in transport and infrastructure of the kind we are now seeing across England and Wales. The Scottish Government will receive the largest real-terms settlement since devolution began in 1998 as a result of this month’s spending review. I hope this budget increase will be put to good use.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not provide specific plans or commitments regarding Glasgow International Airport's connectivity issues.
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Q2 Direct Answer
Ben Maguire LD
North Cornwall
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There is a public service obligation (PSO) flight route between Newquay airport and Gatwick that is vital for regional connectivity. The current PSO ends in July, and there are concerns about its renewal.
It was good to see Doncaster Regional Airport recently attract £30 million from this Government. The public service obligation flight route between Newquay airport and Gatwick is a vital regional connection between Cornwall and the capital, but with the current service ending in July, it is now up for renewal. Will the Minister please meet me as a matter of urgency to ensure that this vital link remains in place?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)
Public service obligations are vital for connecting the UK economy, and I think we currently have three. I would be more than happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss the one affecting his constituency.
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