§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will now state his intentions regarding the number of jet aircraft movements to be permitted at Heathrow next summer at night, and, in subsequent years, both at Heathrow and elsewhere.
§ Mr. NobleI have decided that from 1st April to 31st October, between 2330 and 0600, take-offs by jet aircraft from Heathrow, where the noise problem is at its worst, will be prohibited next year54W and thereafter. Provision will be made exceptionally for exemption only where hardship would otherwise result from individual cases of delay to aircraft scheduled to depart before 2315 hours. Limits on the number of night movements next summer by jet aircraft at Gatwick. Luton and Manchester have already been announced. My intention in regard to those aerodromes is therefore to consider more stringent limitation on summer night movements in subsequent years. I hope this will bring a considerable measure of relief to those who have in the past suffered from night take offs.