HC Deb 24 November 1953 vol 521 c174
19. Mr. Gooch

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the disturbance caused to residents by the movement of guns and vehicles at all hours of the day and night and drill in the early hours of the morning, on a site next to Langham Parish Church, Norfolk; and if he will take steps to abate the nuisance.

Mr. Head

As this village is centred within a number of anti-aircraft camps, there is unavoidably a good deal of Army activity in and around it and a certain amount of noise is inevitable when training is going on. I have, however, reminded those responsible of the need to avoid as far as possible disturbance to the residents.

Mr. Gooch

Does the Secretary of State not agree that these people have exercised considerable patience, because this nuisance went on all during the war and has continued for eight years since? I hope that the Minister can settle this matter once and for all.