Written question asked by Tony Colman (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will press the International Civil Aviation Organisation to examine the issue of night flights and aircraft noise at their next meeting.

Answer: Mr. Colman: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will press the International Civil Aviation Organisation to examine the issue of night flights and aircraft noise at their next meeting. [140079] Mr. McNulty: The reduction of aircraft noise is a major strand of work within the environmental programme of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). ICAO Resolution A33-7, adopted in 2001, emphasises the need for states to adopt a balanced approach to aircraft noise management, on an airport- by-airport basis. Key elements were incorporated into EU Directive 2002/30/EC and are now enshrined in UK law by The Aerodromes (Noise Restrictions) (Rules and Procedures) Regulations 2003(S.I.No. 1742). The agenda for the next meeting of ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) in February 2004 will allow for substantial discussion of noise issues.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 140079; 413 c1447W;413 c1443W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Aviation Aircraft Environment protection Pollution Noise Night flying International Civil Aviation Organization
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk