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USA: Edinburgh Airport

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2025UIN 62439

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic impact of US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary has not had any discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on this topic. A decision to explore US pre-clearance is primarily a commercial decision for airport operators.

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