HC Deb 22 October 1969 vol 788 c290W
Mr. David Howell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he has taken to formulate new aircraft noise control restrictions in the light of the forthcoming expansion of "Jumbo" jet operations to and from Great Britain's airports.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

"Jumbo" jets are expected to be quieter than the largest aircraft types now in service. They will in any case have to comply with all existing noise abatement requirements for jet aircraft at British Airports Authority airports.

Mr. David Howell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what consultations he has had with the United States Federal Aviation Administration on noise regulations governing the operation of Boeing 747 "Jumbo" jets.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

The noise characteristics of the Boeing 747 have been among the matters discussed with the United States and French authorities in connection with the introduction of aircraft noise certification requirements.