§ 56. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Minister of Transport whether examination of the problem of deafness caused by pneumatic drills is included in the terms of reference of the anti-noise committee?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe Committee's terms of reference are limited to noises arising from the operation of mechanically propelled vehicles.
§ Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYIn view of the deafening noise of pneumatic drills will the hon. Member consider the suggestion that this problem might be included in the terms of reference?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe Committee's terms of reference are confined to noises made by vehicles, and they are not armed with powers to make recommendations concerning these particular kind of noises. I have no power to make any regulations dealing with noises made by pneumatic drills, much as I deplore them.
§ Mr. WILMOTIs it not the case that they are attached to mechanically propelled vehicles.