Written question asked by Harry Greenway (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What research his Department is currently undertaking into noise pollution. - List given.

Answer: Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what research his Department is currently undertaking into noise pollution; and if he will make a statement. [17371] Mr. Clappison: My Department is currently funding the following noise research work: Domestic noise complaints as seen by local authorities and those complained of. Noise climate assessment: a review of national and European practices. Clay target shooting: establishment of noise measurement methodology. Review of the take-up of the new night noise offence in the Noise Act 1996--phase 1: survey of local authority practice in dealing with domestic night noise complaints as at October 1996 to provide a baseline for studying the take up and workings of new offence. Technical advice to the Department on acoustic issues.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17371; 291 c601W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Complaints Pollution Nuisance Pollution control Noise Sports Research