Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what services NATS provides to aircraft outside controlled airspace.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what services NATS provides to aircraft outside controlled airspace. [65739] Mr. Jamieson: Outside controlled airspace there is no requirement on NATS to provide a control service, but certain services may be available including: 1. Flight Information Services providing aeronautical information relevant to the safe conduct of the flight, including meteorological information and the status of navigation aids provided by NATS; 2. Radar Information Services providing pilots with information on the position of other aircraft; 3. Radar Advisory Services providing information on actions to avoid potential conflicts; and 4. NATS also supports emergency related services operated by the Ministry of Defence and participates in the Lower Airspace Radar Service (LARS).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c461W;388 c459W; 65739
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Air traffic control Aircraft Meteorology Airspace Information services Radar NATS
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk