HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 c13W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the effect on defence aviation of the sell-off of NATS. [47404]

Mr. Spellar

The Government intend to sustain the principle of equal access to national airspace for all classes of user, and to maintain a joint and integrated civil-military system of air traffic control. We will, therefore, ensure that future arrangements for NATS can continue to accommodate the existing close working relationship with the Ministry of Defence, although there would of course be some structural changes.