HC Deb 18 June 1969 vol 785 cc104-5W
44. Mr. Worsley

asked the President of the Board of Trade what further steps he is taking to reduce nuisance from aircraft noise from aircraft landing at Heathrow this summer.

Mr. William Rodgers

We shall continue to do all that we reasonably can to minimise disturbance, but it would be misleading to imply that we have much room for manoeuvre in the short-run.

45. Mr. Worsley

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to reduce the number of aircraft arriving at Heathrow by night as larger aircraft come into use.

Mr. William Rodgers

The progressive introduction of larger, although probably quieter, aircraft is likely to be matched by the growth of passenger demand, but we shall keep all relevant factors in mind in determining the night quota for the summer of 1970.