Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what (a) funding his Department has provided to ICF Consulting Services and (b) assessment he has made of the outcomes of that funding.

The total paid to ICF Consulting Services to provide support to General Aviation airfields through the Airfield Development Advisory Fund (ADAF) was £1,297,466.14.

The scheme provided vital support to over 90 General Aviation airfields and associated businesses to help improve their operations and future-proof their business. The scheme offered a range of support and advice, including on business planning, operational advice, marketing, and communications. Over 90% of applicants for the scheme were approved.