Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a third runway on communities close to Heathrow.

The Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) sets out the mitigations a promoter must provide to minimise the impact of the project on the environment and affected communities. The review of the ANPS will consider if any changes are required to the existing mitigations. We will consult on any proposed amendments to the ANPS in summer 2026, and communities will have the chance to express their views.