Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 40675

Noise

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing guidance on limiting ambient noise in specific settings to help improve levels of accessibility.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Government welcomes steps some retailers are taking to introduce sensory friendly hours for customers who may find busy or loud shopping environments overwhelming. In educational settings, guidance on ambient noise levels may be found in Building Bull...

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