HC Deb 03 December 1969 vol 792 cc299-300W
77. Mr. Hordern

asked the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he has to divert aircraft from overflying Horsham; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

We are seeking to improve the arrangements for diverting Gatwick aircraft to the west of Horsham, but there are some difficult air traffic control problems to be overcome in a busy airway. The other traffic in this airway does not cause significant disturbance in Horsham as it is over 4,000 ft., most of it much higher, and is spread over the 10 mile width of the airway.

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