Motion text
That this House deplores the announcement by Luton Council that they intend to pursue an expansion of Luton Airport which would see annual passenger numbers increase from the current permitted figure of 18 million passengers per annum, to a total of 32 million; recognises the widespread community opposition to the plans from groups such as the Luton and District Association for the Control of Airport Noise, Stop Luton Airport Expansion, St Albans for Quieter Skies, St Albans and District Friends of the Earth, Extinction Rebellion, and St Albans Wilderhood Watch; notes with alarm that Luton Borough Council has approved the plans to significantly increase aviation passenger numbers whilst also declaring a climate emergency; notes with concern the Climate Change Committee recommendation in their sixth carbon budget that there should be no net expansion of UK airport capacity unless the sector is assessed as being on track to sufficiently outperform a net emissions trajectory that is compatible with achieving Net Zero; further notes that the nuisance, disruption and suffering endured by residents in Hertfordshire as a result of aircraft noise is likely to be exacerbated by expansion of operations; calls on Luton Council to enforce promises made by Luton Airport on aircraft noise reduction; and calls on the Government to drop its support for airport expansion unless the sector is assessed as being on track to sufficiently outperform a net emissions trajectory that is compatible with achieving Net Zero.
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