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91819

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risks to (1) blind and partially sighted people, (2) wheelchair users, and (3) parents with pushchairs, from cars parked on pavements.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL1877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government has made no specific assessment of these risks as local authorities have the powers to permit or ban pavement parking at the local level. However, I wrote to all English Traffic Authorities on 27 June 2014 to remind them of their existing, wide-ranging powers to prevent people from parking on the pavement where it is a problem. We have also published a range of guidance documents for traffic authorities highlighting the difficulties that pavement parking causes for pedestrians and detailing ways that it can be prevented.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government does not keep records of the total cost of damage caused by cars parking on pavements as this is matter for local highway authorities.</p><p> </p><p>In response to two major email campaigns orchestrated by Living Streets and Guide Dogs, Her Majesty’s Government received around 2000 standard petitions against pavement parking. We receive other views, from time to time, on an ad hoc basis.</p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer grouped question UIN HL1878 HL1879 question first answered 13/10/2014 12:26:44 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

91820

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the total cost of damage caused by cars parking on pavements in the United Kingdom.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL1878
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government has made no specific assessment of these risks as local authorities have the powers to permit or ban pavement parking at the local level. However, I wrote to all English Traffic Authorities on 27 June 2014 to remind them of their existing, wide-ranging powers to prevent people from parking on the pavement where it is a problem. We have also published a range of guidance documents for traffic authorities highlighting the difficulties that pavement parking causes for pedestrians and detailing ways that it can be prevented.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government does not keep records of the total cost of damage caused by cars parking on pavements as this is matter for local highway authorities.</p><p> </p><p>In response to two major email campaigns orchestrated by Living Streets and Guide Dogs, Her Majesty’s Government received around 2000 standard petitions against pavement parking. We receive other views, from time to time, on an ad hoc basis.</p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer grouped question UIN HL1877 HL1879 question first answered 13/10/2014 12:26:44 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

91821

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have received from (1) local authorities, (2) disability groups, and (3) other organisations, about cars parking on pavements.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL1879
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government has made no specific assessment of these risks as local authorities have the powers to permit or ban pavement parking at the local level. However, I wrote to all English Traffic Authorities on 27 June 2014 to remind them of their existing, wide-ranging powers to prevent people from parking on the pavement where it is a problem. We have also published a range of guidance documents for traffic authorities highlighting the difficulties that pavement parking causes for pedestrians and detailing ways that it can be prevented.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government does not keep records of the total cost of damage caused by cars parking on pavements as this is matter for local highway authorities.</p><p> </p><p>In response to two major email campaigns orchestrated by Living Streets and Guide Dogs, Her Majesty’s Government received around 2000 standard petitions against pavement parking. We receive other views, from time to time, on an ad hoc basis.</p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer grouped question UIN HL1877 HL1878 question first answered 13/10/2014 12:26:43 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

91826

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what permissions and licences are required to operate drones for commercial or leisure use.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>The safe operation of civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the UK is governed by the requirements of the Air Navigation Order 2009 (ANO). RPAS with an operating mass of more than 20 kg are subject to regulation as manned aircraft.</p><p> </p><p>Those with an operating mass of 20kg or less (referred to as ‘small unmanned aircraft’) are exempt from the majority of the regulations that normally apply to manned aircraft. However, their use is specifically covered by two articles within the ANO, which legislate for the ‘general’ flying aspects and the flight of those equipped for surveillance (articles 166 and 167). Article 138 concerning ‘endangering the safety of any person or property’ also remains applicable.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 13/10/2014 12:21:00 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

91869

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Reading Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the provision of information to passengers at Reading Station following its redevelopment by Network Rail and, in particular (1) the provision of large printed timetables, (2) the visibility of platform number signs on the platforms, (3) the visibility and positioning of indicator screens, (4) the detailing of intermediate stations on concourse indicator screens and (5) the presence of staff to provide information to passengers.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL1927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>All investment works undertaken by Network Rail to enhance or renew the national rail network are delivered to required standards that are included within the Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) process. As part of the multi-million pound investment in upgrading and improving the Great Western Route, including Reading Station, Network Rail undertook an extensive GRIP process including detailed multi discipline and ergonomic design assessments balancing a wide range of factors including safety, performance, passenger information, weather protection, passenger facilities, accessibility and compliance with all relevant standards to reach the optimal design.</p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 13/10/2014 12:22:13 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

91870

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Reading Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the suitability of protection from the elements afforded to passengers on platforms at Reading Station following its redevelopment by Network Rail.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL1928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>All investment works undertaken by Network Rail to enhance or renew the national rail network are delivered to required standards that are included within the Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) process. As part of the multi-million pound investment in upgrading and improving the Great Western Route, including Reading Station, Network Rail undertook an extensive GRIP process including detailed multi discipline and ergonomic design assessments balancing a wide range of factors including safety, performance, passenger information, weather protection, passenger facilities, accessibility and compliance with all relevant standards to reach the optimal design.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 13/10/2014 12:23:02 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

90901

registered interest
date	08/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roll-on Roll-off Ships: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the reasons for their proposal to remove the requirement for on-deck emergency equipment lockers on roll-on roll-off passenger ships, originally specified as a result of the inquiry into the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster; and what is their assessment of the implications of that proposal for safety.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1827
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p>These regulations, which only apply to UK roll-on roll-off passenger ships, were introduced following the HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE tragedy in 1987. The proposal to revoke these regulations, which are only applicable to UK ships, is based on a significantly higher level of safety on ships since the tragedy. This is due to the introduction of numerous internationally adopted safety standards such as the International Safety Management Code, SOLAS 90 – an international standard for passenger ship stability, the Stockholm agreement – an international agreement on stability requirements for Ro/Ro Passenger ships; and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The safety equipment on board ships is more accessible under the current regime of international safety standards than previously under the regulations.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) consultation on this proposal closed on 10 August. A decision on whether the regulations will be revoked will be made in light of a detailed consideration of all comments received during the consultation, but the MCA considers the proposal to remove the UK statutory requirement would have no significant impact.</p><p> </p><p>UK ships would still carry equipment, similar to that found in the lockers, prescribed by the regulations in other parts of the ship. For example, equipment such as axes and glass breaking hammers are held in the ship’s firefighting lockers and first aid kits are part of the lifeboat inventory.</p><p> </p><p>The equipment in the lockers prescribed by the regulation are only intended for use when the ship is lying on her side in shallow water, almost exactly level, in calm seas. The equipment in the lockers is of no additional benefit in other types of emergency situation, bearing in mind that similar equipment is contained elsewhere on board, and is easily accessible.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 22/09/2014 11:46:17 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

90902

registered interest
date	08/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycleways: Greater London
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current position in respect of the agreement of the Royal Parks to the Mayor of London’s proposed east–west cycle superhighway; whether there has been any delay to that agreement; and if so, why.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1828
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2014 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government understands that Transport for London (TfL) is continuing to work with The Royal Parks to agree a suitable alignment for the East-West Cycle Superhighway through St James’s Park.</p><p> </p><p>TfL is also working with The Royal Parks to provide physically separated cycle routes on the roads in Hyde Park. Kerb-segregated cycle tracks are proposed for South Carriage Drive and West Carriage Drive to provide a continuous route for cyclists using the East-West Cycle Superhighway. TfL proposes to upgrade the junctions on these roads to make them safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists. A kerb-segregated cycle track is also being considered for North Carriage Drive.</p><p> </p><p>TfL plans to consult on the Hyde Park proposals later in 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 22/09/2014 12:12:50 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

89893

registered interest
date	01/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Diesel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL1735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2014 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 question first answered 15/09/2014 09:54:19 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

89937

registered interest
date	01/09/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ophthalmic Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Lord Elton
uin	HL1779
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2014 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> answering member printed Baroness Kramer question first answered 15/09/2014 11:30:29 answering member 1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer
tabling member	2812 label Biography information for Lord Elton