§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what action he now proposes to take arising from the Building Research Establishment's report on noise abatement zones; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received on noise abatement zones; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanMy Department is currently considering the findings of a review of noise abatement zones in England and Wales 1976–1992. We will announce our conclusions in due course. We have received no representations on noise abatement zones, other than from the hon. Member.