Question reference: S6W-15510
- Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 2 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 16 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken in the last five years on the impact of noise pollution on health.
Answer
Through Scotland’s implementation of the European Commission Environmental Noise Directive (Directive 2002/49/EC), Scottish Government ministers have a responsibility to produce noise maps of Scotland every five years. The fourth round of noise mapping is currently being undertaken. Action plans for the current round of noise mapping will be submitted in 2024 and will include the provision of information, consultation, and ultimate decision making on the issues of noise management.