Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to monitor the risk of de-hubbing at Heathrow Airport and its potential consequences for the Scottish economy and international connectivity.

In January 2025, the government confirmed its support for a third runway at Heathrow, recognising Heathrow’s critical role as one of the world’s major hub airports, and in enabling international connectivity for both passengers and freight.

The government is currently reviewing the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) which provides the policy framework that any application for a third runway at Heathrow would be examined against. This includes reviewing the impact of expansion on domestic and international connectivity. A revised NPS will be consulted on in summer 2026.