§ Mr. ButterfillTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for noise insulation for commercial premises in respect of noise from new railways; and what consideration he gave to including such premises or problems arising from ground-borne noise in the draft noise insulation regulations upon which consultation is now taking place.
§ Mr. FreemanThe purpose of the proposed regulations is to provide, for new railways, arrangements which relate138W equitably to those already applicable to the insulation of dwellings near new roads; commercial premises were not therefore considered for inclusion. The regulations provide for sound insulation; this would not be effective against ground-borne noise, which involves different technical factors and is therefore specifically excluded.