HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 c88W
Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he hopes to introduce a noise insulation grants scheme for Gatwick Airport.

Mr. Onslow

Following consultation with local authorities concerned and the British Airports Authority, a Statutory Instrument is being laid before Parliament today providing for a scheme to come into operation on 24th April 1973 under which grants for noise insulation purposes will be payable on specified terms and conditions to those living around Gatwick Airport. Householders in defined areas with an interest in property prior to 1st January 1973 will be eligible for grant. The terms and conditions of the scheme, which take account of local circumstances, are generally similar to those already applying at Heathrow, and provide for two levels of grant as well as making special provision for recipients of the higher rates of constant attendance allowances.