§ Mr. Bidwellasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will alter the criteria for grants for house soundproofing to include take-off routes as well as landing routes, and thus relieve the aircraft noise problem as it affects residents of the London borough of Ealing.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe areas around Heathrow within which noise insulation grants are paid are defined in relation to a noise and number index which covers all aircraft noise, including take-offs and approaches. As I have told the House, I am currently reviewing the schemes at Heathrow and Gatwick.