§ Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when his Department will be announcing the results of the study on track keeping at Gatwick airport;
(2) which body is responsible for the standard of track keeping at Gatwick airport.
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§ Mr. David MitchellThe Civil Aviation Authority makes periodic studies for my Department of track keeping accuracy at Gatwick and I expect the results for the current one during this summer. It is the responsibility of aircraft captains to comply with the minimum noise routes. I am arranging for a notice to airmen (NOTAM) to be issued reminding them of their responsibilities in this respect.