HC Deb 14 May 1947 vol 437 c153W
28. Sir R. Young

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware of the many complaints by residents of Padgate, Lancashire, at the use of a loud electric siren at the R.A.F. station there which disturbs the sleep of aged people and night workers; and, if the siren is not absolutely necessary, if he will direct that less sonorous time signals be used for R.A.F. purposes at Padgate.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

Yes, Sir. I have given instructions that the siren at the R.A.F. station at Padgate shall not be used as a time signal. In future, it will serve only as an alarm signal in case of fire or other emergency. I am grateful to my hon. Friend for calling attention to the matter.