Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any future temporary slot alleviation measures linked to aviation fuel supply concerns would require evidence of an actual fuel shortage before being activated.

The Department for Transport is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor potential impacts arising from global fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East conflict. The Government continues to track jet fuel stocks, while engaging regularly with airlines, airports and fuel suppliers to ensure it is well placed to respond to changing circumstances.

The Department is planning for a range of contingencies and is continually reviewing the tools available to support the sector and protect passengers. The slots Statutory Instrument laid on the 20 May will enable airlines to do early planning in response to emerging risks, providing greater certainty for passengers and industry.