§ John McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what representations he has received from the Airline Group for financial assistance to support its operation of the National Air Traffic Services; [18742]
(2) what recent communications have taken place between his Department's officials and representatives of the Airline Group with regard to the funding of the National Air Traffic Services; [18743]
937W(3) if he will make a statement on the future viability of the public private partnership arrangements for the management of the National Air Traffic Services following the recent downturn in demand for air passenger traffic. [18741]
§ Mr. JamiesonNATS is reviewing its financial position, following the downturn in demand for air travel, and is finalising its business plan, for submission to the Government shortly. The Government have had discussions with NATS and the Airline Group about the implications of revised traffic forecasts on the company's long term viability, but have received no request for financial assistance as a result.
§ John McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many jobs within the National Air Traffic Control Services he expects to be shed over the next three years. [18745]
§ Mr. JamiesonInformation on staffing levels within National Air Traffic Services should be sought from the Chief Executive's Office, NATS, One Kemble Street, London WC2B 4AP.