HC Deb 24 July 1963 vol 681 c1434
7. Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of Stale for Air if he will establish route flights from Northolt Airport so that they avoid built-up areas in the neighbour hood of Slough similar to those which have been laid down for London Airport.

Mr. H. Fraser

Because of its proximity to London (Heathrow) Airport, the majority of outbound flights from Northolt ate confined to two lanes to the north-west, and north-east of the airfield. Except in very bad conditions, the only aircraft bound from or to Northolt which may pass near Slough are a limited number which are allowed by the Heathrow control to use the airways system. Under certain wind conditions these aircraft are routed round the Burnham Beacon.

Mr. Brockway

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that reply. Is he aware that London Airport lays it down that westward aircraft shall fly across the playing fields of Eton College and so avoid the built-up area of Slough? Is he further aware that when complaints are made about aircraft flying over Slough, and the noise that they cause, the reply is frequently made that those aircraft come from Northolt rather than Heathrow? Will he do something to limit the flight of these aircraft over Slough?

Mr. Fraser

I shall write to the hon. Member, giving him the details, but there are remarkably few cases. At most there are only about 50 a month.