§ Sir B. Craddockasked the Minister of Aviation what decision he has reached about the operation of night jet services at London, Heathrow, Airport this summer.
§ Mr. MartenA maximum of 4,800 movements by jet aircraft at Heathrow between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. has been authorised from 1st April to 31st October. The increase over the corresponding period last year results directly from the rapid replacement of piston-engined and turbo-prop aircraft by jets.
We shall continue to ensure that the airlines maintain their present good record in keeping night noise down to the level permitted and the encouragement of research into methods of reducing the nuisance of noise will be continued.