Written question asked by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 26 October 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will take steps to control aircraft noise at night from East Midlands Airport by designating the airport under section 80 for the purposes of section 78 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 in line with the request from North West Leicestershire District Council.

Answer: Mr. Kenneth Clarke: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will take steps to control aircraft noise at night from East Midlands airport by designating the airport under section 80 for the purposes of section 78 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 in line with the request from North West Leicestershire district council. [10481] Mr. Spellar: The representations received in relation to the request from North West Leicestershire district council are currently being considered and I shall announce the decision in due course, following further representations.

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