§ 48. Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will impose a ban on the take-off of jet aircraft from East Midlands Airport between the hours of 23.30 and 06.00 from 1st April to 31st October next year and in subsequent years.
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§ Mr. NobleNo. The local authorities jointly responsible for the operation of the airport embrace the area likely to be disturbed by aircraft noise and they are, therefore, well able to maintain a reasonable balance between the air transport needs of the area and disturbance to the local population.