Heathrow Airport - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 2:40 pm ar 7 Mehefin 2018.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness Sugg Baroness Sugg Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) 2:40, 7 Mehefin 2018

I am afraid that I cannot predict exactly what is to happen with future flights. All I can do is to reiterate our support for regional airports. Another announcement we made yesterday was on making best use of existing capacity, which will allow regional airports to grow as long as they get permission from the local authority area. As I said, regional airports are supportive of Heathrow expansion and, even with that expansion, we expect them to continue to grow.