Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if foreign bidders for NATS will be asked to guarantee reciprocal access to their home markets for air traffic. - No. That would be impossible to procure.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if foreign bidders for NATS will be asked to guarantee reciprocal access to their home markets for air traffic. [140695] Mr. Mullin: No. That would be impossible to procure. It is intended that the Strategic Partnership Agreement and other documentation will contain provisions which will, in appropriate circumstances, commit the Strategic Partner and members of its consortium to using NATS as the vehicle for expansion, either abroad or in the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c612W;357 c611W; 140695
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Contracts Aviation Air traffic control Joint ventures Procurement Public private partnerships NATS
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