Written question asked by Sandra Osborne (Labour) on Friday, 5 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 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 discussions he has had with the Airline Group following the reduction in transatlantic air traffic; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what discussions he has had with the Airline Group since 11 September on the future of National Air Traffic Services; [7839] (2) if he will make a statement on the sale of the National Air Traffic Services in respect of the downturn in air passenger demand since 11 September; [7843] Sandra Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what discussions he has had with the Airline Group following the reduction in transatlantic air traffic; and if he will make a statement. [7942] Mr. Jamieson: The events of 11 September are having a wide-ranging impact on the airline industry. National Air Traffic Services and the Airline Group are preparing their business plan in the light of this, and my officials are in close and continuing discussion with them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 372 c885W; 7942
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Aviation Air traffic control Passengers Air traffic Airline Group NATS
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk