Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the Airline Group about the (a) technical issues at and (b) the financing of NATS.

Answer: Mr. Hoban: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had with the Airline Group about the (a) technical issues at and (b) the financing of NATS. [60298] Mr. Jamieson: NATS' financial position is regularly discussed by all parties concerned--NATS, the Airline Group, the Government as the other main shareholder, the Civil Aviation Authority as regulator and the banks. All are making a contribution to ensuring that NATS has a robust financial structure for the foreseeable future. Technical issues are operational matters for NATS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 386 c758W; 60298
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Air traffic control Finance Standards Technology Airline Group NATS
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk