§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what research his Department has evaluated on the effects of noise pollution caused by operations directed from RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. [90245]
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§ Mr. SpellarA noise survey was undertaken in 1996 at RNAS Culdrose and noise levels caused by the air operations at the station were measured. A noise map was produced from the survey and used to identify those homes that qualified for a grant under the MOD's voluntary noise insulation grant scheme. In addition, MOD has sponsored or reviewed a number of research studies on the effects of noise pollution which, although not specific to RNAS Culdrose, are generally applicable to air operations.