§ Mr. Normantonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what limitations have been placed on night jet movements at Manchester Airport for the summer season of 1973.
§ Mr. OnslowFollowing upon Departmental discussions with the airport Consultative Committee and the Manchester Corporation, the Corporation, with the concurrence of the Consultative Committee, has limited night jet movements between 2330 and 0600 from 1st April to 31st October, 1973 to a total of 3,250 movements of which not more than half are to be take-offs. This compares with a limit of 4,000 movements this year, and I am much encouraged by the Corporation's constructive approach to the problem of controlling aircraft noise.