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 funding , the possible use of Glasgow Prestwick airport as a second hub , and a decrease of £ 10 per passenger on landing fees for flights between Heathrow and Scotland will be included in a memorandum of understanding to be signed by Heathrow and the Scottish government " . “Growing the number of direct international air routes to and from Scotland remains a priority for this government, but the proposals from Heathrow offer all our airports a range of benefits that will help them grow passenger numbers and continue to build on their successes.” Environmental campaigners dismissed the move as “ a disaster for climate change ” . 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 funding , the possible use of Glasgow Prestwick airport as a second hub , and a decrease of £ 10 per passenger on landing fees for flights between Heathrow and Scotland will be included in a memorandum of understanding to be signed by Heathrow and the Scottish government " . Environmental campaigners dismissed the move as “ a disaster for climate change ” . There is speculation that the UK government could back Heathrow expansion within weeks .