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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, what discussions he has had with Heathrow Airport on potential boundary changes to its Quieter Homes scheme.

Answer

There have been no discussions between the Department for Transport and Heathrow Airport on potential changes to Heathrow’s Quieter Homes scheme.

Whilst the Government sets the guidelines on when it expect airport operators to provide compensation to local communities, decision on how to apply the guidance are for the airport itself.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120277
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Heathrow Airport Noise
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk