HC Deb 29 July 1964 vol 699 cc313-4W
60. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Transport what consultation he has had with motor manufacturers about the improvement of silencing in their new models.

61. Sir J. Eden

asked the Minister of Transport what steps he has taken in consultation with garage proprietors and motor vehicle manufacturers to ensure that the nuisance caused by excessive noise from vehicles being driven with faulty and inadequate silencers is reduced to a minimum.

Mr. Marples

During the past 12 months we have been consulting representatives of the manufacturers and of the garage proprietors and others who are concerned with the recommendations of the Wilson Committee on noise from motor vehicles. Setting noise levels, especially for new vehicles, is not a simple matter, but I intend that they should be established, on a basis that is practicable to enforce, as soon as possible.