NATIONAL NOISE ACTION DAY

Early day motion 801, tabled 6 June 2000 by Helen Clark (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House welcomes the launch earlier this year of the UK Noise Association; notes that Wednesday 7th June has been designated as National Noise Action Day; recognises the growing problem of environmental noise from a variety of sources including traffic and aircraft; draws attention to the fact that, according to official figures, 32 million people in this country are exposed to high levels of noise; and urges the Government to develop a strategy to combat this forgotten pollutant.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 6, Conservative 1, Unknown 1.