§ 51. Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to remedy the discomfort caused to drivers and adjoining residents as a result of the experimental road surface on the M40 motorway west of Uxbridge.
§ Mr. HoramThe randomly-grooved concrete road surface on this section of the M40 is not experimental and we have no evidence that discomfort is caused to drivers. Measures have been taken to protect the properties most affected by traffic noise: barriers have been erected and noise insulation of those properties which qualify for it is being carried out.