§ Mr. Pattieasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is aware of the close proximity of several schools to the Chertsey-Wisley section of the M25 now under construction; and under what statutory power he is able to act in order to alleviate the severe nuisance caused by noise.
§ Mr. HoramConstruction of the Chertsey-Wisley section of the M25 is not expected to start before 1978. I am aware of the proximity of the schools to the route of the motorway. They will benefit from the proposed provision of noise barriers to mitigate the effects of the road on surrounding areas. Section 22 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 authorises the acquisition of land for this purpose.