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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether, before creating any new category of road vehicles of historic interest, they will engage in consultation with representatives of the estimated 250,000 users of such vehicles; and how many such vehicles they estimate to exist. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL459 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-12more like thismore than 2017-07-12
answer text <p>The Department for Transport ran a public consultation about possible changes related to the testing of vehicles of historic interest, with a preferred option to move from the current position of an exemption for pre-1960 vehicles to a rolling 40 year exemption for vehicles which have not been substantially modified. There were more than 2,200 responses, including many from users and owners of historic vehicles. These responses are currently being considered and we hope to announce a response to this consultation later this year.</p><p> </p><p>An initial impact assessment was prepared which assessed that there were about 192,000 pre-1960 registered vehicles which are currently exempt from the MOT requirement. The preferred option identified in the consultation exempted an estimated further 278,000 vehicles. A final validated impact assessment will be published along with the consultation response summary.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-12T11:43:08.58Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-12T11:43:08.58Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
748006
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the decision by the government of Sweden to abolish testing for all road vehicles over 50 years old, what consideration they have given to applying a similar rule in the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL460 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-12more like thismore than 2017-07-12
answer text <p>A consultation has been completed about exempting more vehicles of historic interest from testing, given an increased flexibility offered by changes in EU-wide standards, to which Sweden is also responding. The UK already exempts pre-1960 vehicles from testing and consideration is being given to changing that threshold, with a lead consultation option of exempting most vehicles more than 40 years old.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-12T11:43:45.127Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-12T11:43:45.127Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
732086
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on consumers of the cost of domestic flights on routes on which airlines have a monopoly or near monopoly; and whether they intend to investigate commercial practices whereby administrative charges are imposed on consumers who wish to change their flight details after having purchased fully flexible tickets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL139 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
answer text <p>The Government is not able to get involved in regulating the level of fares set by airlines operating in the UK, or abroad. Since the inception of the Single European Aviation market, any EU airline may establish the fare structure it wishes.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has made no assessment on the impact of the costs of domestic flights, but has focused on ensuring connectivity to the regions.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has started work on unfair contract terms with the airlines, in accordance with the CAA’s Strategic Plan 2016-2021. The work will include a review of the airlines’ terms and conditions with the aim of ensuring the rights and obligations of the consumers and businesses are fair and balanced and consumers are not being penalised by unfair contract terms.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-28T11:10:31.46Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-28T11:10:31.46Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
675200
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-18more like thismore than 2017-01-18
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 Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties 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 was the total amount raised by Vehicle Excise Duty in each of the two years prior to abolition of the tax disc, and in each of the subsequent years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL4765 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-31more like thismore than 2017-01-31
answer text <p>The amount of vehicle excise duty collected varies year on year. A decrease of £300 million in vehicle excise duty income between 2014-15 and 2015-16 was previously forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility due to expected decreases in the average cost of licences issued as vehicles continue to become more fuel-efficient. The actual reduction for the financial year 2015-16 was £93 million.</p><p> </p><p>The tax disc was abolished in October 2014.</p><p> </p><p>The following table shows the net revenue for each full financial year prior to and after the abolition of tax disc:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Vehicle Excise Duty collected</strong> <strong>£m</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>£6,013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>£6,052</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p>£6.023</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>£5,930</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-31T12:45:17.053Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-31T12:45:17.053Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
646604
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-28more like thismore than 2016-11-28
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 A1: Dual Carriageways 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 discussions they have had with the government of Scotland concerning dualling the remaining parts of the A1 between Newcastle and Edinburgh which are not already dual-carriageway. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL3622 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-05more like thismore than 2016-12-05
answer text <p>This government is taking forward a package of investments to improve the A1 between Newcastle and the Scottish border, as announced in the Road Investment Strategy in December 2014. This includes dualling the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham. Highways England is currently updating the route strategy for the A1, bringing together information from stakeholders, local communities and partners to gain a better understanding of its performance to help prioritise investment beyond 2020. The Scottish Government has been invited to contribute its views on the A1 as part of this process.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-05T12:33:35.56Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-05T12:33:35.56Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
646605
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-28more like thismore than 2016-11-28
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 High Speed 2 Line: Scotland 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 discussions they have had with the government of Scotland about extending the HS2 route to Edinburgh. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood remove filter
uin HL3623 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-05more like thismore than 2016-12-05
answer text <p>HS2 will serve Edinburgh on completion of the Y network in 2033, with journey times reduced to 3 hours 40 minutes. In line with the joint ministerial statement on 21 March 2016, the Department for Transport, Transport Scotland, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd, are working together to identify any and all options with strong business cases that could further improve journey times, capacity, resilience and reliability, with the ultimate aim of 3 hour journeys between London and Scotland’s central belt.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-05T12:36:11.577Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-05T12:36:11.577Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this