§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what plans he has to improve the criterion for controlling the noise of aircraft landing and taking off at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports; [36705]
(2) if the existing policy of controlling noise of aircraft landing and taking off at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted remains in force. [36701]
§ Mr. NorrisMy right hon. Friend's policy on noise abatement measures at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted has not changed.
A consultation paper proposing increased monitoring efficiency and reductions in the noise limits which apply to departing aircraft at these airports, was issued on 3 October. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House. The aircraft noise monitoring advisory committee, which reviewed the departure noise limits, will now study 216W the feasibility of noise limits for landing aircraft at these airports.