HC Deb 13 February 1930 vol 235 cc587-8
38. Mr. HARRIS

asked the Home Secretary whether the Metropolitan Police are supplied with any instrument by which they can ascertain when the noise of motor vehicles is excessive?

Mr. CLYNES

No, Sir.

Mr. HARRIS

Is any such instrument available, and will the right hon. Gentleman consider the matter owing to the excessive noise that exists?

Mr. CLYNES

An instrument has been subjected to certain tests, but as yet without satisfactory results.

Mr. HARRIS

Is the right hon. Gentleman still following up the matter, and can anything be done?

Mr. FREEMAN

What is the present basis of assessing whether it g excessive noise or not?

Mr. CLYNES

That is one of the difficulties. There is no basis.