§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what official representations on noise and smoke have been received arising out of Concorde's visit to Japan; and if he will set them out together with his replies.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNo formal representations have been received. We have maintained close contact with the Japanese Authorities and in discussions with representatives of the Japanese Government during the visit of my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal explained that the prototype was not representative of noise or exhaust output of the production Concordes which would enter airline service.