§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received advocating amendment of the law relating to noise disturbance caused by private parties; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy Department occasionally receives complaints about noisy parties, some of which point to the practical difficulties in bringing disturbance to an end, particularly during the night. I have, however, received no representations that the powers available under part III of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to take action against noise nuisance need amendment and I believe that the powers are appropriate to the problem.