§ 28. Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to accelerate the modernisation of the United Kingdom air traffic control systems.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for managing and planning the improvement 75W of the national air traffic services. Its latest corporate plan projects an increasing rate of investment in air traffic services over the next five years.
§ 51. Ms. QuinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement concerning the safety standards of air traffic control at Heathrow airport.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleySafety standards of air traffic control at Heathrow airport are the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority who implements them in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. We have full confidence that in discharging these duties the Civil Aviation Authority aims to achieve the highest levels of safety.
§ 44. Mr. EasthamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received concerning the ability of United Kingdom air traffic control systems to meet the demands of United Kingdom civil aviation.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) on 26 October at column58.