HL Deb 18 June 2002 vol 636 c81WA
Viscount Astor

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proposal they have for the further funding of National Air Traffic Services following the decision not to allow NATS to increase charges to airlines. [HL4521]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

No decision has been taken on NATS' application to increase charges to airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority, NATS' economic regulator, has set out for consultation its preliminary response to the application. NATS and its shareholders are studying the CAA's paper before replying to the consultation.

Lord Waddington

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied with the arrangements at airports to deal with the consequences of a failure of the National Air Traffic Services computer system. [HL4564]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

Yes. Both airports and airlines have extensive contingency plans for responding to major disruptions, however caused.