Heathrow Airport
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's policy is on the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Answered by Mike Kane
This Government is committed to securing the long-term future of the aviation sector in the UK and recognises the benefits of the connectivity it creates between the UK and the rest of the world.
We have been clear that any expansion proposals at Heathrow Airport would need to demonstrate that they contribute to country-wide economic growth, are compatible with the UK’s legally binding climate change commitments and meet strict environmental standards on air quality and noise pollution.
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