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Newquay Cornwall Airport

Asked by Ben MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 July 2024UIN 423

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has held with Cornwall Council about the future ownership of Cornwall Newquay Airport.

Answered by Mike Kane

This government strongly recognises the importance of regional airports and their contribution to economic growth and connectivity. Department for Transport officials regularly engage with both Cornwall Council and Cornwall Newquay Airport and continue to do so during this period of seeking a commercial partner.

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