HC Deb 19 March 1971 vol 813 c421W
Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) how many airlines were prosecuted for noise limit infringements at Gatwick Airport during 1969 and during 1970;

(2) how many airlines were prosecuted for noise limit infringements at London Airport in 1969 and in 1970.

Mr. Noble

Infringement of requirements in respect of noise limits at B.A.A. airports is not a penal offence. We are, however, able to keep infringements down to about 1 per cent. of departures by administrative measures.