§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will reassure those living below the present supersonic flight path that supersonic flight is not intended by civil aircraft on commercial flights over the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. NoblePower already exists in Section 19 of the Civil Aviation Act, 1968, to restrict or prohibit commercial supersonic flights over the United Kingdom. A decision on the extent to which these powers should be used will be taken in the light of all relevant information well before supersonic aircraft enter commercial service.