Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect on (a) Heathrow and (b) Gatwick airport if cargo services were transferred to other airports; and if he will make a statement.

None, although 1991 Traffic Distribution Rules at both airports prevent any new all-cargo movements being introduced. 65% of all UK air cargo passes through Heathrow with 95% in the bellyhold of passenger aircraft. Gatwick has no dedicated air cargo flights.