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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Diesel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what incentives they have put in place over the past 20 years to encourage motorists to switch from petrol to diesel fuel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL1735 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>The Government is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from transport as part of targets set in the carbon budget.　 Successive governments have been hugely successful in this aim and consumers have benefited from more fuel efficient vehicles, including those with petrol engines.</p><p> </p><p>At various points in time successive governments have put in place different treatments of petrol and diesel vehicles under transport related taxes such as Vehicle Excise Duty and Fuel Duty. 　Over this Parliament neither Vehicle Excise Duty nor Fuel Duty has distinguished between petrol and diesel vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>Diesel cars and vans have become increasingly popular, reflecting good fuel efficiency and the improvements in engine technology. Diesel engines can produce more air pollution than petrol engines. Successively tighter European emission standards for new diesel vehicles has reduced particulate matter pollution and will address emissions of oxides of nitrogen.</p><p /> <p> </p><p />
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T09:54:19.3339264Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T09:54:19.3339264Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
89937
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Ophthalmic Services more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will publish the terms of the recently awarded contract to supply optometry services to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency for a three-year period. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Elton more like this
uin HL1779 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency published an advertisement relating to this contract in the Official Journal of the European Union. This document outlined to prospective bidders the duration of the contract and the categories required for service delivery. Due to the detail and length, I have placed copies of this advertisement as well as copies of the Contract Award Notice, the terms and conditions of the contract and the specifications of the contract in the Libraries of the House.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T11:30:29.8999459Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T11:30:29.8999459Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
2812
label Biography information for Lord Elton more like this
89952
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Electrification more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current estimate of cost overrun on future rail electrification. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1794 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>The detailed cost estimates for future rail electrification are still being developed by Network Rail and will be evaluated using the Enhancement Cost Adjustment Mechanism set out in the Office Rail Regulation’s Final Determination for Control Period 5. This process is not expected to conclude until early 2016.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T11:41:07.0631118Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T11:41:07.0631118Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
89953
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Electrification more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Department for Transport and Office of Rail Regulation staff are investigating Network Rail's costs of electrification; and whether the Department for Transport is planning to take over the responsibility of the Office of Rail Regulation for monitoring Network Rail's costs. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1795 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>The detailed cost estimates for future rail electrification are still being developed by Network Rail and will be evaluated using the Enhancement Cost Adjustment Mechanism set out in the Office of Rail Regulation’s Final Determination for Control Period 5. This process is not expected to conclude until early 2016. There are no plans for changes to the responsibilities of the three organisations in relation to monitoring costs.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T11:39:05.2163323Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T11:39:05.2163323Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
89954
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Bridges more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government who funded the footbridge at Stodham, near Petersfield, which was recently opened to provide an alternative to a level crossing. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1796 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>Network Rail is now an arm’s-length public sector body and the funding of the footbridge at Stodham is an operational matter for the company.</p><p> </p><p>Network Rail advises that it funded the footbridge at a cost of £350,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T11:33:42.6012381Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T11:33:42.6012381Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
89957
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading A417: A436 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the timetable for the major improvement of the A417/A436 junction at the Air Balloon roundabout in Gloucestershire; and what immediate steps are planned to alleviate the traffic congestion in that area. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Tyler more like this
uin HL1799 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-15more like thismore than 2014-09-15
answer text <p>The Highways Agency is preparing a Route Strategy for the Midlands to Wales and Gloucestershire. This includes the A417/A436 junction at the Air Balloon roundabout, which itself is part of the section of the A417 known as the ‘Missing Link’ and identified as a key issue on this route. The next stage will be to assess options, including major improvements, and to produce indicative business cases as the basis upon which to prioritise investment from 2015. Outcomes from the Route Strategies are expected to be announced in spring 2015. There are no other immediate plans to undertake any works on this route before the Route Strategy is concluded.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-15T11:32:39.1723575Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-15T11:32:39.1723575Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
225
label Biography information for Lord Tyler more like this
90165
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that private parking enforcement companies adhere to regulations pertaining to parking regulation and debt recovery. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 207675 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answer text <p> </p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) may release vehicle keeper details to parking enforcement companies if they can demonstrate reasonable cause to receive it. To help ensure motorists are treated fairly when any parking charge is pursued, vehicle keeper information is disclosed only to companies that are members of an Accredited Trade Association (ATA). 　The ATA carries out stringent checks on companies before allowing them to join and monitors compliance of their code of practice that includes an independent appeals process.　 If a company fails to comply it can be suspended or expelled, during which time no data will be provided to it by the DVLA.</p><p> </p><p>Beyond that, parking on private land is essentially a private contractual arrangement between the car park owner and the motorist. Any ongoing disputes over unpaid parking charges would be pursued as civil matters through the relevant courts. The Government would not be involved.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government has amended the Consumer Protection Regulations to make it simpler and clearer for consumers to bring their own actions to seek compensation when they have been the victims of misleading or aggressive debt collection practices. The new rights come into force on the 1st October 2014 and apply to all types of debt collection including parking on private land.</p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-08T15:17:57.1844835Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-08T15:17:57.1844835Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
90198
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving Licences more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what average time was taken to process driving licence applications where medical investigations were needed in each year for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 207553 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answer text <p> </p><p>The average time taken to process driving licence applications where medical investigations were needed is shown in the table below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><p>Year</p><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><p>Average processing time</p><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009/10</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><p>24 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><p>27 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><p>30 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><p>42 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td><p>39 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong><strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong></strong></p><p /><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p>
answering member constituency Devizes more like this
answering member printed Claire Perry more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-08T15:25:02.280558Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-08T15:25:02.280558Z
answering member
3974
label Biography information for Claire Perry more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
90199
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Road Traffic more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the average number of vehicles on an average day on (a) the strategic road network and (b) local roads in the most recent year for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 207585 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-04more like thismore than 2014-09-04
answer text <p> </p><p><strong>Robert Goodwill</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The table below includes the annual average daily flow for the strategic road network, local authority managed major roads and minor roads in England for 2013.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7"><p><strong>Department for Transport statistics</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport/series/road-traffic-statistics" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport/series/road-traffic-statistics</a></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p><strong>Motor vehicle flow by road class and road management, England, 2013</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6"><p><strong>Annual average daily flow <sup>1</sup> </strong></p></td><td><p>Vehicles a day</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Highways Agency (HA) managed roads</p></td><td colspan="4"><p>Local authority (LA) managed roads</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Motorways</p></td><td><p>'A' roads</p></td><td><p>All HA roads</p></td><td><p>Major roads</p></td><td><p>Minor roads</p></td><td><p>All LA roads</p></td><td><p>All Roads</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><sup>82,500</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>31,200</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>52,800</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>13,300</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>1,500</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>2,600</sup></p></td><td><p><sup>3,800</sup></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><sup>1</sup> The calculation for the annual average daily flow is estimated by dividing the annual traffic estimate by the road length</p><p> </p><p>Source: DfT National Road Traffic Survey. Last updated: June 2014. The figures in this table are National Statistics.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-04T13:34:01.7555325Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-04T13:34:01.7555325Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
90200
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many former employees of (a) the Driver Standards Agency and (b) the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency have resigned since the organisations merged into the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden more like this
uin 207555 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answer text <p> </p><p>Within the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, there have been 37 resignations since the merger between the Driver Standards Agency and the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency on 2 April 2014 (some of whom are yet to leave the business).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Devizes more like this
answering member printed Claire Perry more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-08T14:50:25.1377971Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-08T14:50:25.1377971Z
answering member
3974
label Biography information for Claire Perry more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this