§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the air traffic control separation monitoring function at(a) Leeds-Bradford and (b) Humberside air traffic control centres can respond to aircraft final approach separation applied by controllers at the Leeds-Bradford and Humberside approach radar facility; what plans there are to re-programme the separation monitoring function; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisThe air traffic control separation monitoring function is a facility developed and operated by the national air traffic services for use at locations where they provide the air traffic services. It is used to detect and investigate any occurrence which involves loss of aircraft separation. As Leeds-Bradford and Humberside air traffic services are provided by the airports, the NATS SMF is not available at those locations. The hon. Member may therefore wish to contact Leeds-Bradford and Humberside airports direct about their arrangements for monitoring aircraft separations.