HC Deb 19 July 1995 vol 263 c1323W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research has been commissioned by his Department or by the Highways Agency into the effects of sudden noise on traffic; and if he will make a statement. [35823]

Mr. Watts

In response to concerns expressed by the Ministry of Defence, there is a research programme in progress at the Transport Research Laboratory on the effects on drivers of sudden noise from artillery ranges. When this has been completed I will write to my hon. Friend.