67. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the President of the Board of Trade how many night flights are expected for Heathrow in 1970; and whether, in the interests of those who attempt to sleep below them, he will now eliminate them altogether.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsTaking night as the period between 11.30 p.m. and 6.00 a.m., the total number of movements in 1970 is expected to be about 17,000, of which 5,800 are attributable to jet aircraft. The severe limit on jet90W movements at night in the period 1st April to 31st October will have remained unchanged for five years in the interests of the public. A complete ban would impose disproportionately severe penalties on airlines, travellers and the movement of freight.
§ Mr. Worsleyasked the President of the Board of Trade what were, respectively, the maximum and the minimum number of landings and take-offs by jet aircraft from Heathrow, London Airport during the restricted night hours in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September; and whether he will place in the Library full details of all jet aircraft movements, including types of aircraft and loadings, for the night hours during the period from April to October.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe information is:
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM NIGHT* LANDINGS AND TAKE-OFFS BY JET AIRCRAFT AT HEATHROW Landings Month Maximum Minimum April … … 13 3 May … … 14 3 June … … 15 5 July … … 17 4 August … … 16 4 September … … 22 3
Take-Offs Month Maximum Minimum April … … 14 1 May … … 11 1 June … … 16 2 July … … 20 4 August … … 18 1 September … … 13 2 * Between 11.30 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. B.S.T. The information asked for in the second part of the question is not readily available and to provide it would involve undue expenditure of time and money.