§ Mr. Astorasked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to require contractors employed on major road construction to use only mechanical equipment which is effectively silenced as far as practical.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineI am sure that my hon. Friend will appreciate that road-works of the magnitude now being undertaken in his constituency inevitably cause some disturbance. Every effort, however, is being made to minimise any inconvenience and noise.