Written question asked by Ian Davidson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 December 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what recent assessment he has made of the financial health of the consortium which will take over the National Air Traffic Services; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Davidson: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what recent assessment he has made of the financial health of the consortium which will take over the National Air Traffic Services; and if he will make a statement. [20244] Mr. Jamieson: The role of the Government's strategic partner in the public private partnership for National Air Traffic Services was awarded to the Airline Group, a consortium of seven airlines, on 26 July 2001. We maintain regular contact with the Airline Group over a range of issues including their financial situation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 376 c383-4W; 20244
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Air traffic control Finance Public private partnerships Airline Group NATS
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk