The changes are expected to have a considerable impact on the airspace over the town and some of its surrounding villages.

He has urgently requested the debate after receiving an avalanche of correspondence from concerned constituents.

The debate will take place on Wednesday, July 2, in Westminster Hall and will be replied to by the transport Minister, Jim Fitzpatrick MP.

Mr Spring said: "I have consistently raised concerns about the possible change of flight paths that will affect so many of my constituents.
Last week I joined campaigners from across the county to protest against the proposals outside Nats headquarters."

He added: "I have held meetings with representatives of Nats where I raised many concerns. I also made a full submission as part of the Nats consultation process.

"Suffolk already suffers from aircraft noise from the military bases located in Mildenhall and Lakenheath. I fear that the proposed changes will further put at risk the tranquillity of the area.

"There is also the great worry that the proposed changes will have a negative impact on the horse racing industry. Breeders of thoroughbred racehorses fear that the horses will react negatively to the increased noise.

"Newmarket is the home of horse racing. The area provides breeding and training facilities for up to 3,000 horses, with more than 7,000 jobs dependent on the industry. It also significantly contributes to the local economy. This is now all under threat.

"This simply cannot be allowed to happen."

"Next week in Parliament I will make that plainly clear, on grounds of tranquillity for the county's residents both human and equine alike," he said.