§ 80. Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to control the noise pollution caused by light aircraft, power boats and other forms of motorised pleasure craft; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe Department of the Environment is currently engaged in carrying out a review of noise control. The working party on the review aims to produce a report in time for its conclusions and recommendations to be taken up in the environment White Paper. Noise from light aircraft has been identified by the working party as an area of particular concern.
Noise from powerboats and other pleasure boats is most effectively controlled by means of byelaws. These can be used to restrict noise from vessels both in coastal waters and on inland waterways.