Written questions

NATS: ICT

Lords · Question HL3304 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 22 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Browne of Belmont

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the long-term resilience of the flight data processing systems in NATS Holdings.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 22 Sep 2026

Safety must always be the primary consideration for NATS when making operational decisions about the air traffic services it provides within UK airspace. NATS is responsible for ensuring that its systems are safe and resilient, with the Civil Aviation Aut...