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678118

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	MV Ievoli Black
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether it is the Government's policy that the UK maritime safety regulations are applicable to the operation and crewing of the emergency towing vessel Ievoli Black.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	61471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2017 answer text <p>The Emergency Towing Vessel, IEVOLI BLACK, will operate in designated UK waters and must comply with the relevant UK maritime safety regulations.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 31/01/2017 12:16:29 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

678119

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Tugboats: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has instructed the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct a regulatory impact assessment on chartering a foreign-registered emergency towing vessel; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	61472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2017 answer text <p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is not required to produce a regulatory impact assessment as the requirement for an Emergency Towing Vessel is not mandated by UK regulation.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 27/01/2017 12:21:39 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

678175

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cars: Exhaust Emissions
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 accuracy of laboratory tests on pre-production cars of air pollutants emitted from vehicles; and what plans they have to enhance the accuracy of such testing.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL4904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport conducted a Vehicle Emissions Testing programme the results of which were published in April 2016. This involved testing production vehicles on the legislated laboratory test, but also on a range of additional tests including measuring air pollutant emissions during real driving on public roads. Large differences were found when compared to type approval tests on pre-production cars. The government has been at the forefront of action at European level to introduce the new Worldwide harmonised Light-Duty Test Procedure (WLTP) which comes into force from September 2017 and is expected to significantly improve the accuracy and representativeness of laboratory type approval tests.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 14:50:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

678178

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what evidence they have about the effects of co-ordinating bus and rail services on the use of public transport; and whether they provide funding to promote such co-ordination.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL4907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>Decisions on how best to co-ordinate bus and rail services are best tackled locally. The needs of all public transport users must be taken into account when considering how to manage the different public transport networks. Changes at one station or location may benefit passengers there but may be a disadvantage to passengers further along the route.</p><p> </p><p>Through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, the Department for Transport has provided funding for measures to improve integration between bus and rail services. A report on some of the lessons learnt from this Fund includes information on the effects on patronage of improved modal interchanges and is available on the Government’s website at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-sustainable-transport-fund-what-works" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-sustainable-transport-fund-what-works</a>.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 15:05:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

678201

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Volkswagen
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to join in the class action lawsuit against Volkswagen.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4930
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>We understand that many consumers are seeking independent legal advice on the Volkswagen issue and are prepared to provide any reasonable assistance to consumers who seek compensation directly from Volkswagen. We have engaged with legal firms who are representing consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants to ensure that Volkswagen address consumers concerns and that their rights are protected; we are continuing to consider how best to do this. We have not ruled out opening our own investigation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 14:50:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

678202

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Volkswagen
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to pursue Volkswagen for the same level of damages which Volkswagen paid out as a penalty in the United States; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4931
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government wants Volkswagen to face the appropriate legal consequences and is continuing to consider how best to do this. We have not ruled out opening our own investigation. The UK situation is not directly comparable with the United States due to the different legal systems and emissions regulations. However, we have consistently said that Volkswagen’s treatment of UK consumers has not been acceptable and that vehicle owners should be compensated. We will continue to tell Volkswagen that we expect the company to treat UK customers fairly.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 14:52:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

677374

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to reports that 60 trains will be needed for HS2, how many of the trains will be required to divide into two shorter sets; whether each train will be designed to operate within W6 gauge, or whether there will be two or more designs for different structure gauge limits; whether each train will be required to operate at 360 kph; and whether the trains will be required to have flexible space within the passenger area for prams, pushchairs, wheelchairs and small freight.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL4840
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>Each train is expected to be circa 200 metres fixed unit capable of travelling on both conventional and HS2 dedicated infrastructure. When two are coupled together they are expected to be capable of carrying c.1100 passengers. Trains will be required to achieve the specified journey times. The HS2 dedicated infrastructure will be capable of being operated on at up to 360kph. Analysis is being undertaken to determine the appropriate gauge profile within which the trains will be designed, based on the routes upon which the trains are planned to operate. The interior design of the trains will reflect consultation with stakeholders including the parcel logistics industry.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 15:03:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

677392

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling: Pedestrian Areas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy on cyclists cycling on footpaths.
tabling member printed	Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
uin	HL4858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2017 answer text <p>Cycling on the footway is an offence under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 (as amended). Police Officers can issue a fixed penalty notice of £50 or prosecute, with a fine of up to £500. The enforcement of cycling offences is an operational matter for individual chief officers of police.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/02/2017 15:02:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

677596

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the amount of (a) dry and (b) wet towage of decommissioned oil and gas infrastructure that will use (i) Western and Northern Isles and (ii) Pentland Firth sea lanes in each year from 2017-18 to 2019-20.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	61182
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2017 answer text <p>Arrangements for the towage of decommissioned oil and gas infrastructure, and the routes they may take, are commercial decisions and government does not collect data to allow for a meaningful forward estimate to be made.</p><p> </p><p>Those managing such operations will need to comply with national and international conventions and regulations applying to shipping and the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 27/01/2017 11:33:51 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

677597

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Merchant Shipping: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many employees of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency were qualified to inspect or survey internationally registered merchant vessels over 500 gross tonnage for compliance with international maritime safety regulations in each year from 2010-11 to 2015-16.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	61203
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2017 answer text <p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency does not conduct surveys on internationally registered merchant vessels. The UK, under the requirement of EU Directive 2009/16, undertakes port-State Control inspections on internationally registered vessels in UK waters.</p><p> </p><p>The number of qualified Port State Control (PSC) inspectors in each of the calendar years was as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>PSC Inspectors</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>89</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>91</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>92</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>85</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>59</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>66</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 27/01/2017 11:54:41 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden