The Government is supportive of Heathrow's initiative to create and drive employment opportunities through the development of logistic hubs, subject to Heathrow receiving the relevant DCO.<\/p>
<\/p>
Heathrow are in the process of assessing and shortlisting potential sites across the UK (therefore including N.Ireland); to be announced spring 2019.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government supports and encourages the owners of potential hub sites to proactively engage with Heathrow in the interest of maximising the benefits of expansion through this initiative.<\/p>
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The UK Government does, however, recognise the importance of health service reform in Northern Ireland, and has provided £100 million for health service transformation, as recommended in the Bengoa Report.<\/p>