HC Deb 05 December 2001 vol 376 cc383-4W
Mr. Davidson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what recent assessment he has made of the financial health of the consortium which will take over the National Air Traffic Services; and if he will make a statement. [20244]

Mr. Jamieson

The role of the Government's strategic partner in the public private partnership for National Air Traffic Services was awarded to the Airline Group, a consortium of seven airlines, on 26 July 2001. We maintain regular contact with the Airline Group over a range of issues including their financial situation.