HC Deb 12 June 1973 vol 857 c274W
36. Mr. David Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now introduce legislation to regulate noise levels in industrial establishments and offices.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce legislation to deal with the effects of noise in industry resulting in deafness in increasing numbers of workers.

Mr. Dudley Smith

No. The question of statutory control over noise at work is being kept under review in the light of experience in operating the voluntary code of practice.