Background
15.The aim of the Act is to give effect to the Government’s strategy for an integrated transport policy set out in the White Paper “A New Deal for Transport: Better for Everyone” (Cm 3950) published in July 1998. The White Paper also set out the principal reasons for a public private partnership for air traffic services.
16.Subsequent consultation and policy documents included “A Public Private Partnership for National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS)”, which was published in October 1998. The Government’s response to the consultation exercise was published on 27 July 1999. “A New Deal for the Railways” (Cm 4024) was published in July 1998. “From Workhorse to Thoroughbred: A better role for bus travel” was published in March 1999. “Breaking the Logjam: The Government’s consultation paper on fighting traffic congestion and pollution through road user and workplace parking charges” was published in December 1998. The Government’s response to “Breaking the Logjam” was published in February 2000.