§ Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to what extent he has exchanged views with the Port of New York Authority about the noise of the new large jet aircraft intended for service on the North Atlantic route.
§ Mr. WatkinsonYes, I am in close touch with the Port of New York Authority, as with the major European airport authorities, and we keep each other continuously informed. I understand that the New York Authority fully shares the view I have already expressed in the House that before these very powerful aircraft have unrestricted use of airports in built-up areas we must be satisfied that the level of noise is not such as to cause intolerable disturbance to residents in the neighbourhood.