asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration she has given to the report, a copy of which has been sent to her, that the noise level in invalid vehicles is so high that driving could be impaired; and if she will make a statement.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent the internal noise level of invalid vehicles constitutes a safety hazard; and if she will make a statement.

No allegation that driving could be impaired was made in the reports of the five noise tests under-taken by the Motor Industry Research Association which was placed in the House of Commons library on 14th April. The first test, in March 1972, had demonstrated a noise level which could not be considered satisfactory; and possible measures to reduce noise have been the subject of the further tests. Sound-deadening head linings will be introduced on new models shortly and further measures are being considered.