§ Mr. Lambornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he is having with the Greater London Council about planning applications for heliports in London; and if he will make a statement about standards of environmental acceptability for helicopter services.
§ Mr. ChannonNo discussions are taking place although my right hon. and learned Friend would consider carefully any application which came before him. Guidance has not been given on standards of environmental acceptability and local planning authorities examine individual applications on their merits. The effect of noise is clearly relevant.