INTERNATIONAL NOISE AWARENESS DAY

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That this House places on record its appreciation to the UK Noise Association, a coalition of key organisations lobbying on different aspects of noise, for the continued work it undertakes in seeking to tackle the increasing nuisances and problems caused by unnecessary noise; notes that 26th April is the 11th International Noise Awareness Day; congratulates the UK Noise Association for supporting this event which is concerned with the effects of noise on young people; notes that studies have proved that a noisy environment impairs children's health and their cognitive development and that those most at risk are children exposed to aircraft or traffic noise; is concerned that children living in a noisy household may not get the peace and quiet they need to improve their speech and communication skills; and calls on the Government to promote quiet times for young people to help with children's learning and development.