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USA: Edinburgh Airport

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2025UIN 62440

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he last discussed the possibility of a US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport with US counterparts.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

A decision to explore US pre-clearance is primarily a commercial decision for airport operators. An outline commercial agreement between the airport operator and US authorities would be required before any formal discussions between the UK and US government could take place.

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