§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Aviation Supply what noise level his Department lays down as being acceptable a quarter of a mile each side of an airfield runway; and what is Concorde's noise level within this area.
§ Mr. David PriceQuestions arising out of engine noise at airports are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. One of Concorde's design aims is that it should meet the airport noise regulations at present in force in this country and overseas.