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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Access to Airports: North of England

Thursday 29 April 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Kevin Hollinrake asked the Department to outline steps being taken to improve airport access in the north of England.
  • The Department responded that it is willing to work with airports, transport bodies, and local authorities to improve access where needed.
  • Hollinrake inquired about the importance of expanding Leeds Bradford airport, noting Yorkshire's under-served airport capacity.
  • The Department acknowledged the economic and leisure importance of airport expansion in Yorkshire but could not comment on specific planning matters due to potential prejudicing of the proposal.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
Transport
Context

No specific incident or statistic mentioned. General concern about airport access.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to airports in the north of England.

Answer from Robert Courts

The Government recognise that good access to airports is essential and are happy to work with airports, transport bodies and local authorities to bring improvements where needed.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments not provided. General statement about willingness to collaborate without concrete actions.

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Q2 Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
Economy Transport
Context

Planning delays for expansion at Leeds Bradford airport. Concern about economic impact.

Question

Vital plans to expand Leeds Bradford airport have been delayed due to planning matters. I realise that my hon. Friend cannot comment on planning matters, but does he agree that expansion of airports in Yorkshire, which is very under-served in airport capacity, is vital to the economy and to leisure opportunities for people in Yorkshire?

Answer from Robert Courts

My hon. Friend is right that I am unable to comment on the specific planning case at Leeds Bradford airport so as not to prejudice any consideration of that proposal. This Government have been clear that they are supportive of airports' making best use of their existing runways, and they fully understand and value the critical connecting role of regional aviation.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific comments on planning delays or expansion not provided. General support for airport capacity without concrete actions.

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