HC Deb 21 December 1999 vol 341 cc539-40W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what would happen to the proceeds of sales of surplus land or buildings from the current NATS property portfolio after the implementation of a public private partnership. [103910]

Mr. Mullin

NATS currently owns minimal surplus land or buildings. A number of its key sites are leased. Any proceeds from property disposals after the implementation of the proposed public-private partnership would accrue to the company in which the Government will be a significant shareholder.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if his Department has prepared a valuation of the land and facilities currently owned by NATS. [103908]

Mr. Mullin

The majority of land and facilities owned by NATS are small infrastructure sites. No valuation of these has been prepared. A valuation of major sites is under consideration.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the current pension arrangements for NATS staff will be preserved under the proposed PPP.n [103904]

Mr. Mullin

NATS staff employed by the company at the time the PPP is established will be entitled to remain in the Civil Aviation Authority Pension Scheme.