§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the proposed noise insulation regulations for new railway lines will be issued for consultation.
§ Mr. FreemanA consultation document about the draft regulations and associated technical memorandum will be issued shortly and copies will be placed in the Library of the House. I shall also be writing to all Members in the south east and London whose constituencies may be affected. The consultation period will extend until mid-November.