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  Civil Aviation Bill &#8212; New Clause 4 &#8212; Commercial Flights Officer
  
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  <p>Aye-voters here would be supporting a new clause suggested by the Tories, which would provide for an 'Aviation Ombudsman' - an independent referee to deal with complaints from members of the public regarding aircraft nuisance and pollution</p>
  
  <p>Currently, representation for those adversely affected by commercial aviation is patchy and skewed. Aircraft operators are usually accountable only to airport operators, who self-evidently have many of the same interests at heart.</p>
  
  <p>Had this amendment been passed, it would have been a valuable step towards transparency in matters of dispute.</p>
  
  
  <p pid="a.99.3/2"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 160, Noes 297.</p>
  
  
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