§ Mr. WatsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to his answer of 7 June 2004,Official Report, column 70W, on noise pollution (roads), what other methods are used to reduce noise from road surfaces. [179175]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy answer of 7 June referred to the sound-proofing of residential properties. Quieter road surfaces and noise barriers are other methods that are used to reduce noise from road surfaces on the strategic road network.