HC Deb 02 December 1964 vol 703 cc82-3W
82. Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will now make a statement on aircraft noise at London Airport.

Mr. Stonehouse

I am consulting those concerned about the control of night jet operations at London (Heathrow) Airport in the summer of 1965. I have also requested an urgent reexamination, with the Departments concerned, of the problems of the soundproofing of dwellings near the airport. The recommendations by the Wilson Committee about reducing the take-off noise limits at Heathrow, and the introduction of lower take-off noise limits for those aircraft which can operate more quietly, are also being reviewed, in line with the undertaking given by the hon. Member himself during the Adjournment debate on 21st July last.

Mr. A. E. Hunter

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will make a further statement on his proposals for limiting noise at London Airport.

Mr. Stonehouse

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Banbury (Mr. Marten) in answer to a similar Question.