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<p>The Regional Air Connectivity Fund currently provides financial support for two
public service obligation routes (PSO). In assessing the suitability of these routes
the Department for Transport undertook an economic appraisal. Whilst this did not
identify directly the number of jobs created or supported, it did calculate the economic
benefits associated with funding each route.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department
assessment of the Dundee – London Stansted PSO was that it would generate £3.9 million
worth of benefits over the two year funding period, whilst the Newquay Cornwall –
London Gatwick PSO would generate £13.3 million worth of benefits over the four year
funding period.</p><p> </p>
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