Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2002 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 plans to limit light aircraft noise. - (Holding answer 1 March 2002).

Answer: Mr. Letwin: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he plans to limit light aircraft noise. [39691] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 1 March 2002]: All light aircraft issued with a UK Certificate of Airworthiness are required to comply with ICAO Annex 16 international noise certification requirements, which are currently implemented through the Aeroplane Noise Regulations Order 1999. These certification requirements place a maximum decibel limit on the noise level that an aircraft may produce. The air transport White Paper, which we plan to publish this year, will cover aircraft noise policy generally including such legislative changes as we conclude may be appropriate in respect of the operational noise controls (including on light aircraft) available to aerodromes and to the Secretary of State.

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