PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Heathrow Airport (21 July 2016)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will estimate the contribution to the UK economy of airline passengers who have transferred through Heathrow Airport in each of the last three years.
Asked by:
Ruth Cadbury (Labour)
Asked by:
Ruth Cadbury (Labour)
Answer
The Department has no plans to undertake such analysis of the specific contribution.
However, transfer passengers benefit the UK economy primarily through increased connectivity - their demand has helped to make more flights and routes viable, generating connectivity benefits to UK residents. In addition, they have directly contributed to revenue and employment for UK airlines and Heathrow airport.
Answered by:
Sir John Hayes (Conservative)
5 September 2016
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