§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what budget was set for noise mitigation measures on roads in each financial year since 2001–02; and what percentage of this budget was used for noise mitigation measures in each year, including 2003–04 to date. [155102]
§ Mr. DarlingA budget of £5 million was set for noise mitigation measures on roads for 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2003–04. 100 per cent. of the budget was used for noise mitigation purposes in 2001–02 and 2002–03 and we estimate that 100 per cent. of the budget will be used for noise mitigation purposes in 2003–04.