§ Mr. Asshetonasked the Minister of Health (1) whether he is aware of the distracting noise made by pneumatic drills and hammers in demolition and reconstruction work and in the roads; and whether he will take steps to see that silencers are affixed to all such apparatus;
(2) whether he will take steps to control the use of pneumatic drills and hammers in reconstruction or demolition work in residential areas?
§ Sir K. WoodI am, of course, aware that the noise made by pneumatic drills has on occasion given rise to complaints, but I have no powers which would enable me to take the action which my hon. Friend recommends.