§ Mr. Higginsasked the Minister for Trade if he is satisfied that the Civil Aviation Authority takes sufficient account of the effect of changes in aircraft traffic routes on the environment; what consultation the Civil Aviation Authority has carried out with those affected by noise as a result of such changes in the current year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SproatFollowing my recent meeting with my right hon. Friend I am writing to the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority on these matters. I shall write to my 467W right hon. Friend as soon as possible and I shall place a copy of my letter in the Library for the information of hon. Members.