§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the noise levels are, on take-off and landing, at the statutory measuring points of the Concorde, the Boeing 707–320C, and the DC8–50, respectively; and if he will seek to publicise the figures.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe manufacturers estimate that the noise levels of Concorde at54W entry into service will compare as follows (figures in E.P.N.d.B. on the basis of the requirements of I.C.A.O. Annex 16):
Lateral noise on take-off Flyover noise after take-up Approach noise on landing Total Boeing 707–320C 108 114 120 342 DC 8–50 106 115 117 338 Concorde 111 114 115 340 This information has been published and sent to airlines and to the relevant national and international regulatory bodies.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) to what extent it is his policy to encourage the British Export Board to provide literature which will enable British salesmen abroad to assist exports generally by disseminating details of the Concorde;
(2) if he will invite the British Export Board to assist with the promotion and advertisement of Concorde, in view of the relevance of the Concorde project to the export potential of the British aerospace industry;
(3) if he will invite the British Export Board to acquire detailed marketing information on the Concorde project for dissemination to British export salesmen.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe responsibility for promoting sales of Concorde lies primarily with the manufacturers. The British Export Board does not start to operate until the beginning of next year. But I am sure the board will consider favourably any requests from the manufacturers for assistance.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department is taking to publicise the fact that Concorde will be the first jet aircraft to emit no smoke, thus contributing to the diminution of environmental pollution.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe fact that when in service Concorde will emit very much less smoke than most existing civil jet aircraft has already been widely publicised.