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Civil Aviation Bill

My Lords, I certainly do not know the detail of the flight paths into Gatwick. However, we should avoid flying over the national parks if we can. I am not saying that they are no-go areas. I realise that there are demands for military flying and all sorts of things. However, I think that a real effort should be made in that regard. If the South Downs are designated a national park, and that means that flights to Gatwick have to vary very slightly their approach to or take-off from Gatwick, then so be it if we want a national park which people can enjoy. I wish to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment (No. 9) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 54; Not-Contents, 128. Clause 4 [Power for aerodromes to establish noise control schemes]: