§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research(a) has been conducted by his Department and (b) has been assessed by his Department or is planned on the impact of air traffic growth on air traffic control services, and which has taken place (i) by 2004–05, (ii) by 2015 and (iii) by 2030. [81411]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 20 November 2002]The South East and East of England Regional Air Services study (SERAS) analysis included a preliminary high-level assessment of airspace issues by simulating a number of potential airport development packages. This was undertaken by the Civil Aviation Authority's Directorate of Airspace Policy and National Air Traffic Services. The results of this work are set out in chapter 18 of The Future Development of Air Transport in the United Kingdom: South East main consultation document. Copies of the report by CAA and NATs have been placed in the Libraries of the House.