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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement relevant period

22 June 2026 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Lewisham East

Transport

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Key points

  • The draft revised Airports National Policy Statement has been renamed as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement.
  • The statement provides an update to Parliament on the laying of the draft document.
  • No specific future action is requested beyond updating the House on the consultation and parliamentary scrutiny process outcomes.

Issue summary

The statement updates Parliament on the laying of the draft revised Airports National Policy Statement, now renamed as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement.

Action requested

No specific future action is requested; rather, the MP will update the House on the consultation and parliamentary scrutiny process outcomes in due course.

Key facts

  • The draft revised Airports National Policy Statement has been renamed to the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement.
  • A period of Parliamentary scrutiny ('relevant period') begins from 22 June and ends on 26 November 2026.
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