§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many meetings his Department's Ministers have had with National Air Traffic Services since May 1997 in connection with NATS' investment programme and commercial future; and what plans they have to consult United Kingdom airline representatives before any policy decision is taken. [69474]
§ Dr. ReidMinisters have had 16 meetings with NATS since May 1997. These meetings covered a broad range of topics including the company's investment programme and commercial future. The Government issued a consultation paper on the future of NATS in October 1998. Airlines were invited to comment; and a number of them have done so.