HC Deb 19 June 1995 vol 262 cc119-20W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many dedicated private wards have opened in NHS hospital trusts in each of the past three years. [28098]

The conclusions and recommendations of a UK interdepartmental working party on the effectiveness of current neighbour noise controls were issued for consultation in March. They include a proposal for a new night-time noise offence. We will consider the comments received before deciding if further legislation for Scotland would be appropriate.