Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of a third runway at Heathrow Airport to economic growth (a) in London, (b) outside London and (c) across the United Kingdom.

As part of the consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) the Department conducted analysis to look at the potential impact of Heathrow expansion on the economy. This analysis can be found in the Heathrow Expansion Appraisal Report (HEAR) located here: Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement appraisal report - GOV.UK. The HEAR is supported by further economic impact modelling located here: Heathrow expansion economic impact modelling - GOV.UK. This analysis found that the scheme could add up to 0.05% to UK GDP in 2056, with up to 40% of these benefits accruing to regions outside of London and the South East.