Quick Links

Below are links, together with a brief description, which you may find useful. (These links will launch in new windows.)

Department for Transport (DfT)
The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
The UK's aviation regulator, controlling all flight paths and aircraft routes at UK airports. Regulates airlines, airports and the National Air Traffic Services - responsible for an aircraft from the time it takes off from the airport until it leaves UK air space.

National Air Traffic Services (NATS)
National Air Traffic Services is responsible for controlling all flight paths and aircraft routes at all our UK airports. NATS takes responsibility for an aircraft from the time it departs the stand until it leaves UK air space.

Home Office
The Home Office is the Government department which sets the framework of objectives, financial allocations, strategy and performance management for the key services that the Home Secretary is responsible for, providing common support services and driving delivery towards ambitious social objectives.

Disclosure Scotland
In April 2003 the Department of Transport issued an instruction that any new employees recruited to work airside at a UK airport must first produce a Basic Disclosure in order to obtain their Airside or Restricted Zone (RZ) Pass. In July 2003 this instruction was extended to cover existing staff.

The only source of a Basic Disclosure at this time is Disclosure Scotland.

HM Customs and Revenue
HMRC is now a single department (previously HM Customs and HM Inland Revenue). HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue as well  as paying tax credits and child benefit, and strengthening the UK’s frontiers.