§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps his Department is taking to(a) review the environmental impact of airports and (b) assess the need for further legislation to control the impact of aircraft noise on residential areas; and if he will make a statement. [51390]
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§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe environmental impact of airports is kept under review. We have considered the need for further legislation on the control of aircraft noise and we announced in the White Paper on integrated transport policy our intention to consult on this issue.