Following a statement from Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning on further investment in Cardiff Airport, the Welsh Conservatives have reiterated calls for the airport to be sold to the private sector to ease the financial burden on the taxpayer and safeguard the future of the airport. Labour have outlined plans to invest a further £205 million over the next 10 years, with the first instalment of £20 million outlined in the Minister’s statement.
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Peter Fox MS, said:
“The Labour Government’s decision to inject the first £20 million of a planned £200 million into Cardiff Airport will bring the total amount of Welsh taxpayer money invested to over £200 million.
"Cardiff Airport is a financial burden on the Labour Welsh Government and Welsh taxpayers and it is time for Labour to finally do the right thing and sell the airport to the private sector.
“Ministers in Cardiff Bay lack the essential expertise to manage an airport. That is why an experienced corporation in the private sector, with proven industry knowledge, would be better placed to ensure the airport not only survives but thrives."
