Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Katherine Fletcher

Monday 24th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Katherine Fletcher]

It is always good to have two Wythenshawe people having a bit of a chat across the Dispatch Box. I agree that we are better in this place when we work together and are not partisan. On the exact details of the meetings and engagements with Peel, I will probably have to write to the hon. Gentleman because that is within the aviation Minister’s responsibilities. I note, however, that Peel services his constituents in Cheshire within the Liverpool Airport framework. There is a positive sign for the future if that can be replicated elsewhere.

[Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

It is disappointing that the Minister seems to have no jurisdiction over the matter concerned for the urgent question. In light of the fact that this is a really urgent issue, may I also say that she needs to get all stakeholders around one table now to resolve it? It will have a significant impact on the local economy and across Yorkshire, including in York. Most importantly, the Government need a regional airport strategy to address the issues we are seeing across the country.

[Katherine Fletcher]

I thank the hon. Lady for her question. I encourage her to go back to the South Yorkshire Mayor. There is, I think, an opportunity for a locally led review, with the convening power of the South Yorkshire Mayor. I am sure that colleagues across the piece would be happy to engage with that.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Katherine Fletcher

Wednesday 18th May 2022 Commons Chamber

[Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble) (Con)]

6. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving Union connectivity.

[Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

7. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve transport connectivity between Scotland and England.