Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Heathrow Airport: Construction
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the need for workers from other countries to deliver a third runway at Heathrow airport.
- Answer
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The draft Heathrow Expansion Policy Statement, published on the 18th June, requires any future applicant for expansion to assess the scheme's economic impacts, including labour supply effects. This would include consideration of workforce requirements during construction and operation. The Secretary of State for Transport would consider this evidence as part of any future application and decision for development consent.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17010
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Construction Heathrow Airport Migrant workers
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- 2026-08-04 15:01:57 +0100
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