§ Mr. Waddingtonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he proposes to take to restrict the type of machines which may be used by out-workers in their homes; and whether he will pay regard to the annoyance caused to other householders by noisy machines used by such workers.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThere are powers in the Noise Abatement Act to secure the abatement of noise and vibration where this amounts to a statutory nuisance; the Town and Country Planning Acts may also be used to control the use of residential premises for industrial purposes.