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Written question asked by Tania Mathias (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cardiovascular System: Aviation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the effects on the cardiovascular health of local residents of continuous noise from aircraft taking off and landing.

Answer

The Government will evaluate existing evidence and future studies in the area of aircraft noise and its impacts on health including cardiovascular disease in considering future policy implications.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17076
Session
2015-16
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Aviation Aircraft Noise Cardiovascular system
Link
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