provides the most significant benefits to the country’s economy and connectivity,” he said. The Scottish government has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport, claiming the move would create 16,000 jobs in Scotland. Commitments on jobs, the possible use of Glasgow Prestwick airport as a logistics hub, and a decrease of £10 per passenger on landing charges for flights between Heathrow and Scotland will be included in a memorandum of understanding to be signed by Heathrow and the Scottish government today. A statement from the Department for Transport said: “The UK Government is committed to ensuring that we have an internationally competitive aviation sector which supports our economy through increased trade with other countries and new opportunities for inward There is speculation that the UK government could back Heathrow expansion within weeks.
The Scottish government has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport, claiming the move would create 16,000 jobs in Scotland. Commitments on jobs, the possible use of Glasgow Prestwick airport as a logistics hub, and a decrease of £10 per passenger on landing charges for flights between Heathrow and Scotland will be included in a memorandum of understanding to be signed by Heathrow and the Scottish government today. A statement from the Department for Transport said: “The UK Government is committed to ensuring that we have an internationally competitive aviation sector which supports our economy through increased trade with other countries and new opportunities for inward There is speculation that the UK government could back Heathrow expansion within weeks.