HC Deb 23 April 1990 vol 171 c55W
Mr. Roy Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if there are any plans to provide compensation for domestic householders affected by intensified use of existing rail lines.

Mr. Portillo

The Government have no plans to impose such an obligation.

Mr. Roy Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what regulations exist concerning the effects of noise in domestic households arising from intensified use of existing rail lines.

Mr. Portillo

None.