§ Mr. Hodgsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he intends to approve any further schemes under Section 15 of the Airports Authority Act 1975.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisI assume the reference is to Section 15 of the Airports Authority Act 1965. This was replaced by Section 29A of the Civil Aviation Act 1971. The noise insulation grants schemes made under these powers for dwellings near Heathrow and Gatwick closed to applications at the end of 1977 and I am considering what further measures may be necessary at those airports.