To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Written Question
Birmingham Airport
Tuesday 14th February 2017

Asked by: Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Midlands Connect on ensuring its strategy promotes the importance of Birmingham Airport.

Answered by John Hayes

I refer the honourable Member to my answer to the Rt honourable Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne), on 6 February 2017, UIN 62056

(http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2clords&member=1171&dept=27).

Written Question
Birmingham Airport
Tuesday 14th February 2017

Asked by: Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to support the growth of Birmingham Airport in his Department's planned aviation strategy.

Answered by John Hayes

I refer the honourable Member to my answer to the Rt Honourable Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne), on 3 February 2017, UIN 61822

(http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2clords&uin=61822).

The new aviation strategy will be for the long term and will cover the whole sector, including airports. We will be carrying out full and constructive engagement with the industry and other partners in the sector around the country.