Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 April 2001. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001 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 he will make a statement on the future arrangements for air traffic control. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the future arrangements for air traffic control. [157208] Mr. Robert Ainsworth: As announced on 27 March 2001, the Government have selected the Airline Group as their strategic partner in the public-private partnership for National Air Traffic Services. Subject to certain conditions, including clearance under the European Commission Merger Regulation, our aim is for the Airline Group to take operational control of NATS on 1 June.

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