HC Deb 04 May 1971 vol 816 cc301-2W
48. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secreary of State for Social Services what research into health damage caused by noise is being undertaken by his Department.

Mr. Alison

None, but I am informed that following a recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, has under consideration a proposal for long-term research into the effect of aircraft noise on the health of a community exposed in this way.