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Gatwick Airport: Carbon Emissions

Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 May 2025UIN 904123

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of expanding Gatwick Airport on carbon emissions.

Answered by Mike Kane

This Government has been clear that airport expansion proposals need to demonstrate they can be delivered in line with the UK’s climate change commitments.

Having received further information from Gatwick, the Secretary of State hopes to make a final decision in due course.

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