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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
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 Large Goods Vehicles: 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, whether he plans to consult local authorities on (a) improving the adequacy of secure overnight parking for lorries and (b) increasing the number of rest facilities for lorry drivers. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 256212 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-24more like thismore than 2019-05-24
answer text <p>On the 24 July 2018 the Government issued a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework that now indicates that the need for sufficient overnight lorry parking should be taken into account in planning policies and decisions. There are already various positive market developments, with operators coming forward with plans for new and expanded sites.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans for a consultation with local authorities, although the potential for further communications with local authorities about lorry parking is under review.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-05-24T13:33:52.437Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-24T13:33:52.437Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this
1127611
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
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 Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Vacancies 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, whether he plans to improve lorry driver training and conditions to tackle the shortage of drivers; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 256213 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-24more like thismore than 2019-05-24
answer text <p>The Government is working with the industry to ensure that the Trailblazer Apprenticeship standard that has been developed for lorry drivers fully meets the needs of the sector. The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is under review and we will introduce changes when a legislative opportunity arises.</p><p> </p><p>Further measures will be announced shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-05-24T13:38:35.123Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-24T13:38:35.123Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this
1127697
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
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 Model Aircraft: Registration 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, with reference to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consultation (CAP1775), what recent discussions he has had with the CAA on the potential introduction of (a) compulsory registration by model aircraft enthusiasts with the CAA, (b) registration fees, (c) age restrictions and (d) competency requirements. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 256218 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answer text <p>Department for Transport Ministers and officials have regular discussions with the CAA, including on the Drone Operator Registration Scheme and competency testing requirements, which will apply from November 2019. <ins class="ministerial">These will apply to all those in the UK operating drones or model aircraft between 250 grams and 20 kilograms.</ins> <del class="ministerial">These will apply to all unmanned aircraft below 250g, including drones and model aircraft.</del></p><p> </p><p>These are part of a package of measures to address the safety and security challenges that unmanned aircraft pose. They will help law enforcement agencies to tackle the misuse of such aircraft effectively, alongside new Police powers to be introduced in the forthcoming Drones Bill.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-05-23T11:44:18.047Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-23T11:44:18.047Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-06-18T09:26:06.94Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T09:26:06.94Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
previous answer version
119732
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
answering member 3991
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this