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  Civil Aviation Bill &#8212; Clause 2 &#8212; Regulation by Secretary of State of Noise and Vibration from Aircraft
  
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  <p class="italic" pid="a.111.1/1">Amendment proposed</p>
  
  <p pid="a.111.1/2">No. 1, in page 2, line 41, leave out subsection (2).&#8212;<i>[Mr. Duncan.]</i></p>
  
  <p> This is the crucial amendment for residents at London and major regional airports. The unamended Bill would remove the obligation on the Secretary of State to set a  limit on <i>numbers</i> of night flights at  Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted (currently the only three airports 'designated' for this purpose). This amendment seeks to preserve the status quo.</p>
  
  <p>So what? Well - the Government and aviation industry prefer to measure night noise by a Quota Count scheme, whereby planes are classified according to noisiness, and a certain 'amount' of noise is permitted each night. The problem with this is that as planes get marginally quieter, many more are allowed to fly - twice as many for every 3 decibel reduction.</p>
  
  <p>The numbers limit is a crucial safety and must be retained. Any MP who is concerned for overflown residents should therefore have supported this amendment</p>
  
  <p class = "italic"> NB Numerous non-designated airports also suffer night noise. If residents win their fight to get them designated, they will not want night flights regulated only by a QC system, either.</p>
  
  
  
  
  <p pid="a.111.1/3"><i>Question put,</i> That the amendment be made:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid="a.111.1/4"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 213, Noes 278.</p>
  
  
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