HC Deb 01 April 1957 vol 568 c16W
118. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what control he exercises over the making of loud noises by industrial undertakings and public institutions in the form of hooters and sirens; and what limitation he imposes upon such nuisances.

Mr. H. Brooke

In certain circumstances I can revoke a licence given by a local authority under the Steam Whistles Act, 1872, but most powers given by statute on this subject are in the hands of local authorities.