§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with the United States Federal Aviation Administration about the problems of lateral noise and 370W smoke pollution at major or international airports by supersonic aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantBoth direct and through the International Civil Aviation Organisation we have close contacts with the Federal Aviation Administration on the airport noise of supersonic aircraft. We are also aware of their approach to the problem of smoke pollution by all types of aircraft.