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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21964 on Aviation: EU Emissions Trading Scheme, whether her Department has modelled the potential impact of the European Commission's proposals to extend the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on (a) air fares, (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21964 on Aviation: EU Emissions Trading Scheme, whether her Department has modelled the potential impact of the European Commission's proposals to extend the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on (a) air fares, (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, why the Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement only modelled one set of indicative flight paths that seek to minimise the number of newly impacted people.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, why the Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement only modelled one set of indicative flight paths that seek to minimise the number of newly impacted people.
The analysis has used an indicative flight path design produced for the Airports Commission, which was considered the most relevant and reasonable by Department for Transport policy officials given information available at this time, in discussion with the CAA, NATS and Heathrow Airport Limited (as current airport operator). Work is currently underway to design modernised airspace for the whole London region in line with the CAA’s airspace change processes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, why the Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement only modelled one set of indicative flight paths that seek to minimise the number of newly impacted people.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, why the Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement only modelled one set of indicative flight paths that seek to minimise the number of newly impacted people.
The analysis has used an indicative flight path design produced for the Airports Commission, which was considered the most relevant and reasonable by Department for Transport policy officials given information available at this time, in discussion with the CAA, NATS and Heathrow Airport Limited (as current airport operator). Work is currently underway to design modernised airspace for the whole London region in line with the CAA’s airspace change processes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to produce noise assessments to reflect the best and worst case scenarios that may be created by expansion at Heathrow in terms of a) numbers of people exposed to noise b) number of people currently overflown who will...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to produce noise assessments to reflect the best and worst case scenarios that may be created by expansion at Heathrow in terms of a) numbers of people exposed to noise b) number of people currently overflown who will...
As part of the department’s review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) it commissioned the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to model expected impacts of aircraft noise for an expanded Heathrow. Outputs of this work are set out in an annex to the Appraisal of Sustainability published on 18 June as part of the public consultation on the draft revised ANPS, renamed the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS). This sets out estimates of the numbers of people exposed to different levels of aircraft noise before and after expansion.
The CAA modelling focused on the estimated total number of people impacted rather than distinguishing between individuals currently overflown who may experience increased noise exposure and those who may become newly affected. Results disaggregated to this level of detail are not currently available. As part of the consultation process, the department will keep under review if any further aircraft noise modelling is necessary.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what specialist workforce shortages her Department has identified that could affect delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what specialist workforce shortages her Department has identified that could affect delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
I refer the Hon Member to Question 13301 answered on 30 June 2026 and to Question 15854 answered on 13 July 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what estimate she has made of the number of additional specialist personnel required to deliver the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what estimate she has made of the number of additional specialist personnel required to deliver the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
Specialist resource, such as airspace designers, for the delivery of Airspace Modernisation are provided by private companies such as NATS. It is for NATS’ management to decide how to resource its operation and provide its services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what metrics are used by her Department to monitor specialist workforce shortages affecting delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what metrics are used by her Department to monitor specialist workforce shortages affecting delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
Specialist resource, such as airspace designers, for the delivery of Airspace Modernisation are provided by private companies such as NATS. NATS is a private company, and it is for its management to decide how to resource its operation and provide its services.
Officials and the Civil Aviation Authority are working closely with NATS to strengthen the pipeline of specialist airspace design capability, including through NATS internal training schemes and use of external expertise.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what assessment she has made of the the adequacy of the number of qualified airspace designers currently working to deliver the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13301 on Air Routes, what assessment she has made of the the adequacy of the number of qualified airspace designers currently working to deliver the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
Specialist resource, such as airspace designers, for the delivery of Airspace Modernisation are provided by private companies such as NATS. NATS is a private company, and it is for its management to decide how to resource its operation and provide its services.
Officials and the Civil Aviation Authority are working closely with NATS to strengthen the pipeline of specialist airspace design capability, including through NATS internal training schemes and use of external expertise.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Civil Aviation Authority and airport operators regarding the coordination of flight paths from Heathrow and Gatwick during easterly operations; if she will consider (a) guidance and (b) regulatory changes to prevent communities from being...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Civil Aviation Authority and airport operators regarding the coordination of flight paths from Heathrow and Gatwick during easterly operations; if she will consider (a) guidance and (b) regulatory changes to prevent communities from being...
The department and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have set up the new UK Airspace Design Service to take forward the airspace change proposals for the complex London airspace, including for Heathrow and Gatwick airports. It will deliver interdependent airspace changes in a joined-up way, supporting both the airports and communities.
Responses to the Gatwick Airport’s Route 4 departure procedures consultation are being analysed by Gatwick Airport. Following any updates to their airspace change proposal Gatwick Airport will submit their final airspace design proposal to the CAA in August 2027 for assessment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact on Reigate and Redhill of overlapping flight paths from Heathrow and Gatwick airports; and whether her Department plans to improve coordination between the two airports to reduce aircraft noise over affected residential areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact on Reigate and Redhill of overlapping flight paths from Heathrow and Gatwick airports; and whether her Department plans to improve coordination between the two airports to reduce aircraft noise over affected residential areas.
The Department and Civil Aviation Authority have set up the new UK Airspace Design Service to take forward the airspace change proposals for the complex London airspace, including for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
It will deliver interdependent airspace changes in a joined-up way. Modernised airspace will make better use of new technologies to create more direct routes, faster climbs, and reduced need for holding stacks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of specialist workforce shortages on delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of specialist workforce shortages on delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
The department recognises the importance of specialist skills in delivering modernised airspace and is working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority to monitor and address any potential shortages. The new UK Airspace Design Service will help focus resources where they are most needed and could ultimately become a centre of excellence for airspace design.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, what factors are taken into account when determining whether a clear public interest case exists for the designation of a Public Service Obligation air route;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, what factors are taken into account when determining whether a clear public interest case exists for the designation of a Public Service Obligation air route;...
I refer the Rt Hon Member to Question 6200 answered on 15 June.
The guidance is available here:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, whether it is her Department's policy that Public Service Obligation support should primarily facilitate connectivity to London; and whether she has considered the potential merits...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, whether it is her Department's policy that Public Service Obligation support should primarily facilitate connectivity to London; and whether she has considered the potential merits...
It is the responsibility of regional bodies, such as local authorities and Devolved Governments, to make a compelling case for a Public Service Obligation (PSO) against the criteria set out in the Department for Transport’s guidance on PSO routes which is available here:
Any proposals for PSOs submitted to the Department, whether operating to London or not, would be considered on a case-by-case basis. Proposals would need to show evidence that they meet the statutory requirements set out in the Department’s guidance and that they meet value for money considerations. Any assessment would also consider the potential merits of such an air route. No assessments have been made on PSO routes between regional cities and nations of the UK, including routes linking Northern Ireland with cities outside London, as no proposals have been received.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of Public Service Obligation support for domestic air routes connecting Northern Ireland with regional airports in England...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of Public Service Obligation support for domestic air routes connecting Northern Ireland with regional airports in England...
No assessments have been made on public service obligation (PSO) routes between Northern Ireland and regional airports as no proposals have been received. The Department for Transport will consider in accordance with its guidance on PSOs any such proposals in future. These services can be supported where a clear public interest case can be made and where no viable commercial alternative exists. This guidance is available here:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6571a404746930000d488999/dft-public-service-obligati…
I note that Birmingham Airport has flights to both Belfast City and Belfast International airports and that a twice weekly service to Derry/Londonderry commenced in September 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2101, what her Department's policy is on the targeting of Public Service Obligations for domestic air routes; and what specific criteria are used to determine whether there is a clear case...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2101, what her Department's policy is on the targeting of Public Service Obligations for domestic air routes; and what specific criteria are used to determine whether there is a clear case...
This government is committed to ensuring that domestic aviation thrives. The Department for Transport guidance on Public Service Obligations (PSOs) sets out that air services can be supported where a clear public interest case can be made and where no viable commercial alternative exists. This guidance is available here:
Decisions on PSO designation are subject to robust assessment against statutory criteria and value for money considerations, and typically require close collaboration between local authorities, airport operators, and the Department for Transport..
The government currently supports connectivity across the union through joint funding of two PSO routes into London from Dundee and Derry.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on division (10 votes to 1).
Motion to consider. Agreed to on division (10 votes to 1).
Modernising our airspace is a priority for this Government, and the upgrades that have been made to date are already providing improved reliability to services and helping to deliver our climate and environmental obligations. The benefits of modernisation don’t stop at conventional passenger aircraft – it will also enable the...
Modernising our airspace is a priority for this Government, and the upgrades that have been made to date are already providing improved reliability to services and helping to deliver our climate and environmental obligations. The benefits of modernisation don’t stop at conventional passenger aircraft – it will also enable the...
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Keir Mather), has made the following Ministerial Statement.
Modernising our airspace is a priority for this Government, and the upgrades that have been made to date are already providing improved reliability to services and helping to deliver our climate and environmental obligations....
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Keir Mather), has made the following Ministerial Statement.
Modernising our airspace is a priority for this Government, and the upgrades that have been made to date are already providing improved reliability to services and helping to deliver our climate and environmental obligations....
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to guarantee the number of additional domestic connections that must be provided if the third runway at Heathrow is built.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to guarantee the number of additional domestic connections that must be provided if the third runway at Heathrow is built.
As part of the ongoing review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) we are considering whether any changes are required to the existing position on domestic connectivity. We plan to consult on any changes to the ANPS by the summer.