§ Mr. Penhaligonasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will list the controls in force which have legal effect relating to noise levels of civil aircraft in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisControls on the noise emission levels of civil aircraft operating at United Kingdom airports are imposed under the Air Navigation (Noise Certification) Order 1970, as amended. Operational noise limits at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are set under the powers given the Secretary of State in Section 29 of the Civil Aviation Act 1971.