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Windsor MP Writes to Aviation Minister asking him to Admit Heathrow Noise Plight
08-Oct-07, Press Release.
 

Adam Afriyie MP has called on Aviation Minister, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, to release the Government’s report into attitudes to noise from aviation sources. 

The report, commissioned by the Department of Transport, reveals that over two and half million people are likely to be affected by aircraft noise from Heathrow airport, run by BAA.  This is ten times higher than previous estimates.  Further, the report reveals the Government’s method of measuring noise as “outdated.”

In a letter to the Aviation Minister, Mr Afriyie today highlighted the need for an up-to-date method of measuring aircraft noise.

Mr Afriyie said:

“We need a clear system of measurement that reflects the reality of aircraft noise rather than the picture the Government would wish to paint.”

Mr Afriyie added:

“As a central Windsor resident I share, firsthand, the draining experience of being disturbed by noisy aircraft, especially in the early hours.”

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Contact Details:

Adam Afriyie MP

Telephone: 0207 219 8023

Email: afriyiea@parliament.uk

Notes to Editors

1.         Mr Afriyie has been an active campaigner for noise reduction for many years, and has pursued the issue both in parliament and as a member of Project Heathrow Watch.  Last spring, following pressure from Mr Afriyie, his colleagues and the House of Lords, the Government was forced to abandon plans to that would have removed the current 16 flight limit at Heathrow under the Civil Aviation Bill.