Philip Hammond announces timetable to develop full aviation policy at Airport Operators Association
25-Oct-2010 This morning (25 Oct am) at the Airport Operators Association's Annual Conference, the Secretary of State for Transport, Philip Hammond, announced his timetable for the framing of the government's aviation policy.
He announced that his officials will review policy, issuing a scoping document in the New Year, followed by a full public consultation in early 2012. These will feed a fully framed aviation policy after that.
Ed Anderson, Chairman of the Airport Operators Association, spoke immediately before the Secretary of State, challenging him to set a favourable aviation policy framework that supports the UK's recovery.
He applauded the Secretary of State's announcement, saying:
"I applaud Phillip Hammond for using our conference to set out a clear timetable for this government to frame its aviation policy. While we want to see a framework in place quickly, it must be got right. Air Transport infrastructure is a key enabler to wealth creation in this country. If the government wants an export led recovery, it must support aviation by setting a more favourable tax regime and allowing its businesses to expand."