HC Deb 28 June 1989 vol 155 cc478-9W
Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied that Manchester airport plc has consulted adequately in conformity with section 35 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 with representatives from local authorities affected by excessive aircraft noise.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

This is a matter between Manchester Airport plc and the local authorities in the neighbourhood of the airport.

Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the designation of Manchester airport under sections 78 and 79 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

My right hon. Friend is considering the various representations he has received about designation.

Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he has any plans to lower the maximum permissible take-off noise levels at Manchester airport;

(2) if he has any plans to seek an improvement in the monitoring of noise levels in the vicinity of Manchester airport.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

These are both matters for Manchester Airport plc.