HC Deb 23 July 1990 vol 177 c70W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the results of the recent noise survey carried out in the vicinity of RAF Leuchars indicate that an extension of the noise insulation scheme would be required to bring all properties suffering from excessive noise within its ambit.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The results show that further properties are subject to the qualifying level of noise for the payment of noise insulation grants.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the results of the noise survey recently carried out in the vicinity of RAF Leuchars.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Yes. In accordance with established practice, this will coincide with the announcement of a revised noise compensation scheme.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he has any plans to extend the area covered by the noise insulation scheme in the vicinity of RAF Leuchars; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces intends to authorise an extension of the area of entitlement to noise insulation grants as soon as resources are available. The funding position is being monitored closely and my noble Friend will, in any event, be reviewing the situation towards the end of 1990.