§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what steps he will take to make runway capacity available for increased regional air(a) services and (b) routes. [14321]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe South East and East of England Regional Air Services study (SERAS) is considering runway capacity issues. The forthcoming consultation documents on air services in the south-east of England and regional air services will present a range of runway capacity options.
Airport slots are allocated in accordance with EC Regulation 95/93. Ministers are currently considering policy options for the protection of slots at London airports for regional access.