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Written question asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2018 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport: Noise

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a legally binding noise envelope at Heathrow Airport; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The revised draft Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) makes clear that any noise envelope at an expanded Heathrow should be tailored to local priorities and include clear noise performance targets. If the revised draft Airports NPS is designated, the design of any noise envelope would be defined in consultation with local communities and relevant stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120275
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Heathrow Airport Pollution control Noise
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk