Commons Sense

House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Aviation Sector

Thursday 26 June 2025 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

Read the full transcript on Parliament.uk

At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Alison Taylor asked the Minister about discussions with the Scottish Government on supporting the aviation sector with the increased Scottish budget.
  • The Minister mentioned that Scotland will receive the largest real-terms settlement since devolution began in 1998.
  • Ben Maguire inquired about the continuation of the public service obligation flight route between Newquay and Gatwick airports, which is vital for Cornwall.

Topics (select to filter)

Questions & Answers

Q1 Alison Taylor Lab Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Transport Scotland
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific plans or commitments regarding Glasgow International Airport's connectivity issues.

Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Get updates like this by email
Q2 Ben Maguire Lib Dem North Cornwall
Transport
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Answered
Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Get updates like this by email