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Noise: Pollution Control

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 November 2025UIN 92827

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the current Noise Regulations in protecting (a) animals, (b) veterans and (c) other vulnerable people from harm.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Protections are in place to avoid significant noise impacts through our planning system, environmental permitting regulations, vehicle and product standards, and noise abatement legislation.

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