Originally Posted by the 'Times' online edition, today 9th of July:
BRITISH AIRWAYS, Virgin Atlantic and five other British airlines have put up for sale their controlling stake in National Air Traffic Services, the company that provides air-traffic control in the UK.
Nowt to do with HM Revenue and Customs approving the PwC share value of £1.20 per share, of course?
Originally Posted by 'Hansard' quoting Lord Macdonald of Tradeston:
In the Airline Group we have selected a preferred bidder who will help us achieve all our objectives from the PPP, and who will bring their expertise and commitment, as users, to this partnership--a commitment that includes commitment to a high standard of safety. After all, who has greater interest in robust safety management than air users who depend on the provision of safe and efficient services? They will provide the management capability and investment to ensure that NATS can continue safely to meet the growing demand of air travellers in the future. They will also introduce appropriate management skills to NATS while maintaining good industrial relations. The Government look forward to working with the Airline Group to provide a highly successful future for NATS through a true partnership between the public and private sectors. I beg to move.
source:
http://www.parliament.the-stationery...t/10329-10.htm
Again,
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Some revision required? See...
http://www.nao.gov.uk/publications/n...2/01021096.pdf