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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 21 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Noise: Nuisance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Answer of 28 March 2022 to Question 145813, on Noise: Nuisance, and with reference to page 233 of the Government's white paper on Levelling Up in the United Kingdom, when she plans to ensure that police in England and Wales have the same powers to deal with noise complaints as are already available in Scotland.

Answer

The Government is committed to tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB), including noise nuisance. We know the serious impact that persistent noise nuisance can have on both individuals and communities.

We have provided the police, local authorities, and other local agencies with a range of tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to ASB and noise nuisance through the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Home Office statutory guidance was updated in January 2021. It supports local areas and police to make effective use of the anti-social behaviour powers to tackle ASB and noise nuisance. The guidance highlights the importance of multi-agency approaches.

The Levelling Up White Paper commits the UK Government to ensuring that police in England and Wales have the same powers to deal with noise complaints as are already available in Scotland. This will be done when Parliamentary time allows.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157275
Session
2021-22
Related items
Levelling Up the United Kingdom
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Noise: Nuisance
Monday, 28 March 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Noise: Nuisance
Monday, 13 June 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Police Nuisance Powers Noise Regional planning and development
Link
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