House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Aviation Framework
18 June 2026 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Lewisham East
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At a glance
Key points
- Government completed review of the Airports National Policy Statement
- Public consultation launched on draft revised Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
- Consultation will run for ten weeks and close on September 1, 2026
Issue summary
The Minister is updating Parliament on the Government's review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and the launch of a public consultation on a draft revised Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS).
Action requested
The Government has completed its review and launched a ten-week public consultation on the draft HENPS, which will close on September 1, 2026. Following this, Parliament will vote on whether to designate an amended National Policy Statement.
Key facts
- The Government announced a review of ANPS in October 2025.
- The Northwest Runway scheme by Heathrow Airport Limited informed the review.
- The draft HENPS consultation runs for over ten weeks, closing on September 1, 2026.
- Expansion at Heathrow is expected to support more than 60,000 jobs and improve connectivity.