§ Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received since 8 May 1997 from residents near the railway line between the channel tunnel and London concerning noise from Eurostar trains. [62109]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe have received a number of representations from residents near the railway line between the channel tunnel and London concerning noise from the horns of Eurostar trains. I understand from Eurostar that the levels of these horns comply with the rules governing international railway operations and are required by railway safety regulations.