Heathrow airport expansion proposals
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Civil Aviation Bill is going through Parliament. It gives more powers to the Civil Aviation Authority and modernises the UK's aviation regulatory framework
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Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?
The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people
There will be a Commons debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people on 26 March 2026
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Debate Pack
Transport in the South East
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Transport in the South East on 3 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Jess Brown-Fuller MP (Lib Dem, Chichester)
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges on 13 January. The debate will be opened by Yasmin Qureshi MP.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2024-25
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill has completed its committee stage in the Commons.
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Research Briefing
Aviation and climate change
The UK Government plans to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change through domestic policies and by working with international organisations.
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Debate Pack
Transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK
A Westminster Hall debate on transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK will be held on Wednesday 8 January 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Lamont MP (Conservative, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk).
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Aviation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about aviation, including complaints, disabled passenger rights, delays and compensation, Brexit, climate change, and noise.
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Debate Pack
Flying Schools
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on flying schools on 12 September 2023 at 2.30pm. The debate will be led by Tim Loughton MP.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
This briefing will discuss the Government's Bill to make provision about minimum service levels in connection with the taking by trade unions of strike action relating to transport services.
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Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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