§ 68. Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement describing the studies he has instituted on the siting of runways, stacking areas, flight-paths and other matters relating to the proposed Foulness Airport, with particular reference to the need to protect Kent from noise pollution and when he expects to be able to publish his conclusions as to the final detailed proposals.
§ Mr. NoblePreliminary studies by the Departments concerned are in hand. The B.A.A. are being consulted and there will be full consultation with the local authorities. We hope to reach conclusions on this matter by the end of the year.