§ 37. Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will extend the conditions under which householders affected by road works or heavy road traffic can claim double glazing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI am aware of concern that the present noise insulation regulations, which broadly apply only to dwellings directly affected by noise from new or altered roads, do not go wide enough. A report on a review of the regulations is being prepared for me and I shall consider very carefully any recommendations for their extension.