§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Minister of Aviation what progress Her Majesty's Government have made in their interdepartmental examination of proposals for reducing the disturbance caused by aircraft noise to people living near London Airport.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe restrictions on night jet aircraft next summer at Heathrow have now been considered with the airlines and with the London (Heathrow) Airport Consultative Committee; I hope to make a statement to the House shortly. My Department and other Departments concerned are studying the question of sound proofing of private dwellings and I have asked for a report next month. Other proposals are also under consideration by my Department.