HC Deb 16 November 2000 vol 356 c728W
Mr. Green

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to introduce a noise strategy; and if he will make a statement. [138512]

Mr. Meacher

The Government have given a commitment to consider the case for a national ambient noise strategy. A first step will be to issue a consultation paper on the options.