HC Deb 10 March 1972 vol 832 c416W
Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made by the committee appointed to investigate and report on the whole question of retrofit; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Corfield

The I.C.A.O. Committee on Aircraft Noise has established a working group, of which the United Kingdom is a member, to examine retrofit problems. This working group will meet throughout 1972 and expects to report to the parent committee early in 1973.

Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures he contemplates promoting internationally to ensure that everything within the bounds of what is technically possible is being done to encourage the investigation and development of quieter aero engines and aircraft.

Mr. Corfield

The Government are very actively involved both internationally through membership of the I.C.A.O. Committee on Aircraft Noise and domestically, in efforts to ensure that aircraft engines will become progressively less noisy.