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<p>The Government is very disappointed that Peel Group has taken the decision to announce
the closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.</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 with the Mayor of South Yorkshire and Mayor of Doncaster
City Council, and with members from both Houses of Parliament.</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>The Government remains
engaged with all parties and we are committed to encouraging 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>
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