asked the Minister of Aviation what consideration has been given to the problem of sound control in the interests of householders living in the vicinity of the new Abbotsinch Airport.

I am sure that Glasgow Corporation will have this matter under consideration. My Department's advice is available to the Corporation at any time.

asked the Minister of Aviation what schemes now exist to provide compensation towards the cost of providing sound insulation in houses and schools in the vicinity of Abbotsinch Airport.

None. The powers conferred by the Airports Authority Act, 1965, do not extend to dwellings near an aerodrome owned by a local authority.