Doncaster Sheffield Airport Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Olivia Blake Excerpts
Monday 24th October 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Katherine Fletcher Portrait Katherine Fletcher
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Belfast City airport is, I believe, the George Best international airport, and as a committed Manchester United fan, it would be an honour to fly into it. I am happy to write to the hon. Member with those answers when that is possible.

Olivia Blake Portrait Olivia Blake (Sheffield, Hallam) (Lab)
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To be honest, I am disappointed with some of the comments that have been made across the House. It is on us all to work together to find a solution to this situation. Investors have cited Government inaction as a core reason why they might not be confident in investing. What do the Government think about that? Do they agree that Government action or inaction will have consequences for whether the airport will stay open?

Katherine Fletcher Portrait Katherine Fletcher
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Government action, the action of local authorities and the action of local leaders are important. I would be happy to hear of any specific actions that the hon. Lady would like us to take to help two commercial businesses in a negotiation. If she wants to pass that to me, I will make sure that the aviation Minister is aware of it.