§ Mr. Wickendenasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many applications have been received from aircraft operators for full or partial exemption from the aircraft noise certification due to come into force on 1 January 1985; and how many of these applications have been granted.
§ Mr. ParkinsonExemptions from aircraft noise certification are given by the Civil Aviation Authority, which is required to consult the Secretary of State on applications. The use of all non-noise certificated subsonic jets on the United Kingdom register will be prohibited from 1 January 1986. No applications have been received to date for exemptions from this rule, and the CAA has announced that it does not intend to give any such exemptions.