HC Deb 20 October 1971 vol 823 cc124-5W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment in view of the concern expressed by the Royal Borough of New Windsor, on behalf of residents affected by noise connected with London Airport, Heathrow, at his announcement that the Foulness airport may not now be operational until 1980, whether he will take steps to expedite the completion of Foulness.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Government will move as fast as possible to relieve the serious noise problem around existing London airports. But in view of the size and complexity of the Foulness project 1980 remains a realistic target date for the opening of the Third London Airport.