HC Deb 28 June 1972 vol 839 cc363-4W
Mr. Jessel

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the review by his Department of the London (Heathrow) Airport Noise Insulation Grants Scheme.

Mr. Onslow

After full consultation with the British Airports Authority, and taking into account representations made by local authorities and others concerned I have decided to revise the Scheme on the following lines. The terminating dates are being extended for two years. The maximum basic grant payable will be raised from the present 60 per cent. of £250 to 75 per cent. of £275, an increase of over 37 per cent. Additionally, a limited number of dwellings in areas very close to the airport will be eligible for 100 per cent. grant up to a maximum of £360. The revised terms will be defined in an Order to be laid before Parliament at an early date.

I am grateful to the British Airports Authority for their ready co-operation in this matter.