Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for the future of RAF Northolt following the recent announcement concerning a third runway at Heathrow Airport.

RAF Northolt remains a core Station with over 1,800 personnel based across 33 diverse units, from all three of the Armed Forces and wider Government. Alongside 32 (The Royal) Squadron undertaking VIP and operational command support flying, there are many other major units at the station in ground roles including an operational and ceremonial RAF regiment unit, an Army bomb disposal squadron and the British Forces Post Office.

Air Traffic at RAF Northolt already operates in very close co-operation with Heathrow with procedures aligned to ensure that mutual operations can take place safely. The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with Heathrow and National Air Traffic Services on the implications of the third runway to ensure that these mutually safe operations continue. Further work is focused on requirements to revise procedures and enhance co-ordination in future.