Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic contribution of Gatwick Airport to the South East.

As this is live planning application that is yet to be decided, unfortunately I cannot comment in detail at this time. The Secretary of State will assess all evidence provided to her, by the applicant, the Examining Authority, and any parties who chose to make written representations. This will include information on economic impacts. Once the decision is made, the decision letter will set out the full rationale.