§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has now completed his consideration of the proposals before him regarding the proposed alterations at Luton Airport.
§ Mr. Graham PageYes. Proposals for the widening of the taxiway and turning circles were put to me by Luton Corporation as being solely for the safe and efficient operation of the Lockheed Tri-Star, an aircraft with wide-tracked landing gear requiring a slightly greater width of taxiway and turning circle than is at present available at Luton. Since it is quieter than earlier aircraft its introduction at Luton should help to improve the noise environment. Having satisfied myself that the minor works in question would only have this limited purpose and not defeat the major decision of last January refusing substantial development at the airport, I have decided that I can raise no objection to them and I have so informed the corporation. I have similarly raised no objection to the provision of temporary tented accommodation for passengers which the corporation asked for solely for this year.