§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many domestic properties have been purchased by his Department in the last four years because of excessive noise from military aircraft; and in what locations.
§ Mr. LeeMy Department made offers in 1983 to purchase three dwellings in the village of Speckington, Somerset due to noise from military aircraft at RNAS Yeovilton. Purchase of one is complete; the remaining two are still under negotiation.