RAF Upper Heyford (Hansard, 3 March 1986)

§ Mr. Baldry
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, following recent representations, he is prepared to extend the noise insulation scheme at RAF Upper Heyford to include the village of Fritwell; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Lee
No. Noise levels in the village of Fritwell are below the limit for inclusion in the scheme. However, the boundary of the scheme will be kept under review if noise levels change.

§ Mr. Baldry
asked the Secretary of State for Defence by what percentage the noise level in the village of Fritwell was outside the limit whereby it would have been entitled to a noise insulation grant following the recent tests at RAF Upper Heyford.

§ Mr. Lee
Average noise levels in the village of Fritwell are estimated to be no higher than 65dB(A) following the noise survey undertaken in 1985 in the vicinity of RAF Upper Heyford.
The qualifying level for inclusion in the Ministry's noise insulation grant scheme is an average of 70dB(A).