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528194
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-20more like thismore than 2016-06-20
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 West of England Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 2 June (HL136), and to the letter from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Patten dated 6 June placed in the Libraries of both Houses, whether they consider the single track railway between Salisbury and Yeovil to be "not unmodern". more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Patten more like this
uin HL760 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not use the term “not unmodern” to classify or assess railway routes.</p><p> </p><p>The rail line between Gillingham (Dorset) and Pinhoe was re-signalled in 2012 and Stagecoach South Western Trains introduced additional services to the West of England in December 2015.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T13:43:56.803Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T13:43:56.803Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1137
label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
528204
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-20more like thismore than 2016-06-20
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 Iran: Dual Nationality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the cost of redeveloping Euston as part of the HS2 programme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott more like this
uin HL770 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>Several assessments of the costs for redeveloping Euston were undertaken as part of the option appraisal work in developing the current proposals for the HS2 Euston Station.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T11:18:46.383Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T11:18:46.383Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
528205
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-20more like thismore than 2016-06-20
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 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect the Cabinet Secretary to conclude the HS2 cost review; and whether they will place a copy of his conclusions in the Library of the House. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott more like this
uin HL771 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>As is normal for large projects, the Cabinet Office’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) is conducting assurance of the HS2 programme as it proceeds into its delivery phase. It is standard practice for this to include a small cross Government team, and not unusual for the Cabinet Secretary to take an interest on projects of this scale. ‎</p><p> </p><p>Headlines from the IPA's work on Phase 2 of High Speed 2 has now been reported in a NAO report on the HS2 project, published on 28 June. The work informs future cost estimates for HS2, as these are developed.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T13:14:20.15Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T13:14:20.15Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
528206
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-20more like thismore than 2016-06-20
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 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent publication <i>HS2 and the railway network: the case for a review</i> by Tony May and Jonathan Tyler, in particular the portions regarding costs and emissions arising from the development of Euston station. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott more like this
uin HL772 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">As is normal for large projects, the Cabinet Office’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) is conducting assurance of the HS2 programme as it proceeds into its delivery phase. It is standard practice for this to include a small cross Government team, and not unusual for the Cabinet Secretary to take an interest on projects of this scale. ‎</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">Headlines from the IPA's work on Phase 2 of High Speed 2 has now been reported in a NAO report on the HS2 project, published on 28 June. The work informs future cost estimates for HS2, as these are developed.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">HS2 has undertaken a general review of the report. This includes points on emissions where HS2 consider reducing the speed of the railway makes minimal impact to the construction carbon footprint, and on costs where comparison with other schemes is not being made on a like for like basis.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">For example the French track has no new stations, it does not go through a dense built-up urban area, it does not have the tunnels that we are building on HS2 to protect the environment,‎ and property prices are very low in comparison to the UK. The net result is that it is cheaper, but we will use joint ventures including continental firms with experience of building high speed rail and this will drive down our costs.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The review did not specifically cover costs or emissions arising from the development of Euston Station. However, HS2 Ltd is committed to minimising the carbon footprint of HS2 as far as practicable and to delivering low carbon long distance journeys supported by low carbon energy. We will do this by, where practicable, avoiding carbon in the design, reducing carbon from construction and operations, using and/or generating low carbon energy and sequestering carbon.</ins></p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T11:19:25.973Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T11:19:25.973Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2016-07-04T13:17:51.97Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T13:17:51.97Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
525468
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-15more like thismore than 2016-06-15
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 Veterans more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the monetary value of the relevant information that a franchising authority may obtain from local bus operators under Clause 5 of the Bus Services Bill [HL]. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL740 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-29more like thismore than 2016-06-29
answer text <p>The Government has made no assessment of the monetary value of the information that a local authority can obtain under Clause 5. The Government understands that some of the information will be commercially sensitive and it is therefore imperative that authorities treat it with care. The information can be used only in connection with the franchising scheme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-29T11:05:11.41Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-29T11:05:11.41Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
525469
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-15more like thismore than 2016-06-15
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 Roads: Capital Investment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government on what basis local authorities are to be given powers under Clause 5 of the Bus Services Bill [HL] to demand relevant information from bus operators, particularly in cases where such relevant information is market-sensitive and providing it to any other party might be contrary to the Competition Act 1998. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL741 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-29more like thismore than 2016-06-29
answer text <p>The Government wants to ensure that authorities considering franchising can access the information they need to accurately assess their franchising scheme. This will help to ensure that informed decisions can be made on the basis of robust evidence and analysis.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that some of the information provided by operators will be commercially sensitive. Franchising authorities will need to treat this information with care, and will be able to refuse to release such information by way of the relevant Freedom of Information exemptions. The Bill also makes clear that the information acquired by the franchising authority must only be used in connection with its franchising functions, and not for other purposes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-29T11:09:18.787Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-29T11:09:18.787Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
525470
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-15more like thismore than 2016-06-15
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 Educational Exchanges: USA more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether draft regulations will be made available under Clause 5 of the Bus Services Bill [HL] relating to the provision of relevant information that a franchising authority may obtain from local bus operators, and if so, when. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL742 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-29more like thismore than 2016-06-29
answer text <p>The Government will work closely with both local authority stakeholders and bus operators to develop sensible proposals that both meet the needs of franchising authorities and do not place unnecessary burdens on local bus operators.</p><p> </p><p>Policy discussions with key stakeholders were started in May, and policy scoping notes, setting out the policy intent of each of the regulations, were circulated to Noble Peers on 15th June. Our intention is to continue to engage with bus operators and local authorities to produce draft regulations for consultation in the autumn.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-29T11:09:44.137Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-29T11:09:44.137Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
525078
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-14more like thismore than 2016-06-14
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 Northern Ireland Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect that data relating to the reduction in the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration levels for drivers in Scotland will be sufficient to inform a decision in respect of legal limits for drivers in England and Wales. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL665 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-28more like thismore than 2016-06-28
answer text <p>The Government has no plans to change the legal blood alcohol limit for driving in England and Wales. If and when an evaluation about the impact of the changed limit in Scotland is conducted we would of course consider it, however we believe that rigorous enforcement and serious penalties for drink drivers are a more effective deterrent than changing the drink driving limit.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-28T10:39:49.293Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-28T10:39:49.293Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
524311
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-09more like thismore than 2016-06-09
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 GEOAmey PECS more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to amend Section 4:4 of <i>The Blue Badge Scheme Local Authority Guidance </i>(<i>England</i>) to exclude the first sentence that specifies certain medical conditions in order to ensure that eligibility is based on disability or ill health regardless of diagnosis. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL582 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-14more like thismore than 2016-06-14
answer text <p>The Government has no current plans to amend the non-statutory guidance to local authorities about the Blue Badge scheme. As the guidance makes clear “Each application should be considered on its merits – not on a “one size fits all” basis. The final decision about whether an applicant meets the criterion is for the issuing authority to make.”.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-14T10:57:53.407Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-14T10:57:53.407Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
524319
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2016-06-09more like thismore than 2016-06-09
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 Abortion more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 8 June (HL342), what regulations are in place to ensure the health and safety of paying passengers outside London; and who is responsible for that function. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL590 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-17more like thismore than 2016-06-17
answer text <p>As rickshaws (pedicabs) outside London are regulated as taxis (Hackney Carriages), it is down to each local authority to set the licensing conditions, standards and by-laws for both driver and vehicle. This includes ensuring the health and safety of all travelling passengers, for instance through policies on vehicle type and safety features.</p><p> </p><p>This function is the responsibility of the local licensing authority.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-17T10:29:57.2Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-17T10:29:57.2Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this