Christine Jardine MP for Edinburgh West tells us that she conducted a survey on night flights and the results are clear.

There is overwhelming support for some kind of restriction on night time flights with 71 % of the 700 people who responded all in agreement.

There are currently no restrictions on such flights although airports such as Stansted have limits.

Ms Jardine said: ā€œIt is clear that this is an important issue for residents around the airport and under the flightpaths.

ā€œThough not everyone experiences major disruption from night flights now, the vast majority are concerned about increased flights in future.

ā€œI am particularly concerned about a number of the responses I have received regarding serious disruption to peopleā€™s lives and I will be taking these cases up with the airport directly.

ā€œThere is clear support for restrictions. I would encourage the airport to take action itself without the need for regulation.ā€

The survey results will be submitted to the airport, which is currently conducting a similar consultation, but which does not specifically mention night traffic.

The questions posed were :

  • Do you find that evening and night time flights are affecting you? Ā 333 yes 365 no
  • Would you support restrictions on further night time flights at Edinburgh airport? 491 yes 187 no
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