§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he is satisfied with the scope and adequacy of the present schemes to help householders to insulate their homes against noise; and if he will seek to introduce a new integrated scheme;
(2) what schemes are available to assist householders to insulate their homes against noise; what are the criteria for eligibility; and what amounts are available in each case.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergDetails of all schemes involving insulation from various noise sources are set out in the recently published report"Study of Government Noise Insulation Policies" which was prepared by the Noise Advisory Council. A copy has been placed in the Library.
Overall, these schemes work well. The Government have no plans to introduce a new integrated scheme.