§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his Department's policy in relation to(a) increased levels of noise from existing highways and (b) compensation for living near to such highways. [32032]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThere is no legal obligation to take measures to mitigate the impact of increased levels of noise from existing highways. Nor is there any requirement to provide compensation in such cases.434W Problems arising from Traffic noise are among the many issues being considered as part of the current transport policy review.