§ Mr. HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many and what proportion of noise complaints were caused by acoustic or non-amplified music being played in pubs, bars or nightclubs in(a) 2000, (b) 2001 and (c) 2002; and if she will make a statement. [71675]
§ Mr. MeacherData on UK noise complaints are not collected specifically for acoustics or non-amplified music being played in pubs, bars or nightclubs. However, figures are available for the number of noise complaints resulting from commercial and leisure activities that were reported to Environmental Health Officers in England and Wales. This category includes pubs, bars, nightclubs, food premises, retail stores and sporting pursuits.
281WThe corresponding figures for 2001–02 are expected to be available later this year.