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<p>I refer to the answer of 3 June (HL15919), which states that the aviation sector
operates in a competitive, commercial environment, investing to attract passengers
and responding to demand when determining routes to operate. It is therefore not for
the Department to carry out this type of assessment, nor to comment on whether there
is sufficient competition.</p><p> </p><p>I can, however, confirm that CAA data for
2018 shows that the four largest airports in Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverness
and Glasgow) have flights to two or more airports in the London system, with flights
operated by multiple airlines.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the UK Government, in partnership
with the Scottish Government and Dundee City Council, provide financial support for
an air route from Dundee to <del class="ministerial">Stanstead,</del> <ins class="ministerial">Stansted</ins>
through a public service obligation. Scotland will also benefit from an expanded Heathrow,
where there will be further opportunity to enhance connections to the country’s biggest
hub airport.</p><p> </p><p>This information, which is already in the public domain,
shows that there is sufficient competition for air routes between London and Scotland.</p>
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