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Farnborough Airport: Construction

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80650

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with local councils to help ensure (a) transparency in and (b) the public accessibility of the environmental impact assessment consultation process on the proposed expansion of Farnborough Airport’s proposed.

Answered by Keir Mather

My Department has not had any discussions with local councils on the environmental impact assessment consultation regarding the proposed expansion of Farnborough Airport. This matter is for the determination of Rushmoor Borough Council as the local planning authority.

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