§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what consultations he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport about reducing noise at Coventry airport; and what assessment he has made of the impact on economic growth in the area of(a) aircraft noise pollution and (b) the increase in night flights. [16228]
§ Mr. PageI have had no consultations. These are matters for the local planning authorities and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to assist Coventry airport via the European Commission's objective 2 programmes; and what representations he has received from the residents of Willenhall. [16227]
§ Mr. PageIt is for Coventry city council, as owner of the airport, to make applications for grant activities that can be assisted through the west midlands objective 2 single programming document 1994–96.
All applications received will be considered in accordance with the programme arrangements agreed between the UK Government and the European Commission.
I have not received any representation on this matter from residents of Willenhall.