§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if it is the Government's intention to sell National Air Traffic Control Services in the financial year 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [62942]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Government are currently consulting interested parties on their proposal to establish a public-private partnership for National Air Traffic Services Ltd. We will take full account of the views of134W consultees in reaching final decisions on the future of NATS and will bring forward legislation at the earliest opportunity. The timing of any sale is for consideration once the legislation is in place.