Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2001. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what initiatives his Department will be taking as part of the Government's National Noise Strategy to reduce the impact of night flights by civil aviation on those living in rural areas under flight paths.

Answer: Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what initiatives his Department will be taking as part of the Government's National Noise Strategy to reduce the impact of night flights by civil aviation on those living in rural areas under flight paths. [146425] Mr. Mullin: The Government intend to consult on a National Ambient Noise Strategy later this year, seeking views on how best to develop more effective and better integrated measures for tackling the impact of ambient noise from all the main sources. While the development of the Strategy is underway, we will continue to pursue policies at national and international level to reduce the impact of aircraft noise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c462W;361 c463W; 146425
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Aircraft Nuisance Pollution control Noise Night flying Rural areas
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk