Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the statement in the King's Speech made on 13 May that they will "unlock the benefits of airport expansion" refers to airports in England only or throughout the UK.

Following the King’s Speech, the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill was introduced to the House of Lords on 14 May.

The Bill has three core objectives: to promote economic growth and infrastructure development; strengthen consumer rights and protections; and enhance aviation safety. It will modernise the UK’s aviation legislative framework so it can keep pace with technological change, evolving consumer expectations and increasing operational complexity, while supporting a resilient sector aligned with international standards.

The Bill applies across the UK and will support the aviation sector nationwide to grow and remain competitive, while ensuring passengers can travel with confidence.

Its measures will help ensure the regulatory framework supports the efficient use of existing capacity and can accommodate future growth across airports across the UK.