§ Mr. Colemanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has yet considered Resolutions 511 and 512 which were adopted by the Assembly of the Council of Europe on 25th January, 1972, concerning supersonic flights over inhabited areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThe Government have taken note of these resolutions. The Government are conducting research where appropriate into matters referred to in the resolutions. A decision on the question of commercial supersonic flying over the United Kingdom will be taken in good time before Concorde enters service. Other countries will wish to weigh all relevant factors before making their policy conclusions in this field.