§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) if he will make a further statement regarding progress being made to reduce aircraft noise affecting the London borough of Ealing;
(2) if he will make a statement on endeavours to abate the nuisance of aircraft noise in general.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThrough the continuing application of noise abatement measures, plus their strengthening whenever practicable, and the progressive introduction into service of new quieter aircraft, I hope that disturbance from aircraft noise will be reduced, both generally, and in places like Ealing which lie fairly close to major airports.