Night Flights: London Airports

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 February 2017.

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Photo of Chris Grayling Chris Grayling The Secretary of State for Transport 12:00, 23 February 2017

I am well aware of the pressures on my hon. Friend’s Constituency and neighbouring ones due to night flights and the way in which routes currently operate around Gatwick. As he will know, part of our consultation is about exactly how we use airspace, as well as how we limit the use of night hours for aircraft. I encourage him to take part in that consultation. I do believe, however, that new technology can help us to make a significant difference.

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