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NATIONAL ASSEMBLYÂ
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO.: 230
DATE OF QUESTION: 16 FEBRUARY 2011
230.   Prof B Turok (ANC) to ask the Minister of Justice and
Constitutional Development:
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Whether he has been informed of any conflict between the laws of
the three spheres of government relating to the regulation of noise
pollution caused by live and recorded music in public bars and
restaurants in the Western Cape; if not, what is the position in this
regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â which authority is in charge of enforcing these laws, regulations
and by-laws?
              NW246E
REPLY:-
I wish to inform the Honourable Member that the Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development has not been informed of any conflict regarding
the legislation of noise pollution. It is recommended that the Honourable
Member approach the Ministers of Corporate Governance and TraditionalÂ
Affairs and  of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in this regard.