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<p>The Government is incredibly disappointed that Peel Group has announced the closure
of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has engaged with local
stakeholders throughout the period of the review and since Peel Group announced its
decision to close the airport. This has included several ministerial meetings since
the end of July, including four meetings with Peel Group, as well as some with the
Mayor of South Yorkshire and Mayor of Doncaster City Council, and with Members from
both the House of Commons and House of Lords.</p><p> </p><p>Officials from the Department
for Transport have also been in regular contact with all interested parties, including
weekly discussions with representatives from Peel Group, the South Yorkshire Combined
Authority and Doncaster City Council.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains engaged
with all parties we will continue to encourage local leaders and Peel Group to work
together and find a solution for the site which will benefit local people and the
region’s economy.</p><p> </p>
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