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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

AVIATION NOISE

18 May 2016 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Hannah Bardell SNP Livingston

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Hannah Bardell raised concerns about aviation noise in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • The debate focuses on the establishment of IANA to address concerns over flightpath trials and noise levels affecting communities around Edinburgh airport.
  • The MP highlights complaints from residents in Broxburn and Uphall since a trial began in June 2015.
  • The Minister acknowledges the concerns and notes the Government is considering policies, including a consultation on national airspace and noise policy later in the year.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Hannah Bardell SNP Livingston

The debate centres on the establishment of IANA—an independent aviation noise association—to address concerns over flightpath trials and noise levels affecting communities around Edinburgh airport. The MP highlights a trial that began in June 2015, leading to significant complaints from residents, particularly those in Broxburn and Uphall. She emphasises the outdated nature of the current system for managing aviation noise and suggests that an independent association would better engage local communities with business interests while ensuring transparency and accountability.

Other contributors (1)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    He notes Heathrow’s positive engagement in reducing noise levels and advocates for the potential of an independent aviation noise association to facilitate better collaboration between airports and communities.

Government Response

Andrew Jones

The Minister acknowledges the concerns raised about aviation noise and its impact on local communities. He notes that the Government is considering policies carefully, including the recommendation by the Airports Commission for an independent aviation noise body to advise the Secretary of State regarding changes to noise preferential routes and compensation schemes. The Department plans to publish a consultation later this year on national airspace and noise policy, which will include consideration of the role of such a noise body. He assures that any permanent change to airspace near airports will require public and transparent consultation.

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