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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-27more like thismore than 2015-10-27
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Aircraft: Accidents 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, how many accidents involving aircraft there have been in the UK in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 13550 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-04more like thismore than 2015-11-04
answer text <p>Statistics for aircraft accidents in the UK are kept by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is required to investigate events which come within the definition of accident contained in Article 1 of the EU Regulation 996/2010. AAIB also investigates &quot;serious incidents&quot; as defined by the Regulation.</p><br /><p>The table below sets out the number of investigations that the AAIB has undertaken. These includes investigations into serious incidents involving commercial air transport aircraft for the sake of completeness.</p><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No of AAIB Investigations Commenced</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>236</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>245</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>264</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>251</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>248</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>CAA statistics differ slightly as they are based on reports made under the mandatory occurrence reporting requirements.</p><br /> <br />
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-11-04T14:50:40.893Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-04T14:50:40.893Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
422348
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-19more like thismore than 2015-10-19
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Unmanned Air Vehicles 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, what steps he is taking to monitor the use of drones in UK airspace. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 12485 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-23more like thismore than 2015-10-23
answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority keeps a record of all the permissions they have issued to fly commercial drones in UK airspace. However this does not extend to leisure users of drones. To address this issue The Department for Transport is currently looking at a range of options including regulation, registration and licensing options and a database to increase transparency on the use of drones for the general public. We intend to consult on all of these issues and other possible solutions in 2016.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-10-23T13:09:19.207Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-23T13:09:19.207Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
420677
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-12more like thismore than 2015-10-12
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Fishing Vessels: Accidents 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, how many people were killed due to fishing boats sinking in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 11349 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-16more like thismore than 2015-10-16
answer text <p><strong></strong></p><p>The numbers of fatalities resulting from the sinking of UK-registered fishing vessels in the last five years, as reported to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch are:</p><p>2010: 1</p><p>2011: 1</p><p>2012: 4</p><p>2013: 3</p><p>2014: 4</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-10-16T12:42:40.357Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-16T12:42:40.357Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
420678
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-12more like thismore than 2015-10-12
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Fishing Vessels: Accidents 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, how many fishing boats were lost at sea in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 11348 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-16more like thismore than 2015-10-16
answer text <p>The numbers of UK-registered fishing vessels lost, as reported to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch are:</p><p>2010: 14</p><p>2011: 24</p><p>2012: 9</p><p>2013: 18</p><p>2014: 12</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-10-16T12:38:01.937Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-16T12:38:01.937Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
417792
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-08more like thismore than 2015-09-08
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Unmanned Air Vehicles 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, what steps his Department is taking to (a) monitor the usage of and (b) prevent accidents involving unmanned drones in airspace over the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9437 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
answer text <p>The Government recognises that this emerging technology has great opportunities for the UK. However the Government is aware that there are safety and security issues that need to be addressed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority has recently launched a publicity campaign called &quot;You have control. Be safe! Be legal!’’　 which is aimed at raising awareness of the general public, at the point of purchase, about their responsibilities as the unmanned aircraft operator.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government is currently talking to industry partners about the development of an online application to track and manage small drones. The Government has received several proposals for such an application, but the development of this technology is still at an embryonic stage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government is also in early discussions with international partners about a drone traffic management system, and it is hoped that those discussions will lead to UK involvement in the development of that system and the participation of UK industry in future trials to test the robustness of the technology. Some drones are already equipped with ‘geo-fencing’ to prevent operation in controlled airspace.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There will be a public consultation on drones in spring 2016. This will give the public a chance to engage on these, and other, important issues concerning drones.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p /><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-09-15T14:08:44.943Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-15T14:08:44.943Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
417374
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Airlines: Alcoholic Drinks 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, if he will work with airlines to limit the amount of alcohol consumed on flights in and out of the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9335 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-11more like thismore than 2015-09-11
answer text <p>The Government takes this issue very seriously and is supportive of efforts that airlines, airports and retail outlets are making to tackle the problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption by a small minority of passengers. Representatives of all of these groups recently met with officials from my department and from the UK Border Force, as well as the Civil Aviation Authority and the police, to discuss a range of practical steps that can be taken to identify and deal with these situations as they emerge. These included the circumstances under which it might be appropriate to withhold further alcohol from a passenger.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I and my officials will be continuing this constructive dialogue over the coming months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-11T13:44:22.497Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-11T13:44:22.497Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
388343
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-07more like thismore than 2015-07-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Aviation: Cybersecurity 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, what recent discussions he has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on steps to ensure that passengers are not able to use electronic equipment to tamper with aircraft controls in flight. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 5901 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-10more like thismore than 2015-07-10
answer text <p>The Department for Transport (DfT) works closely with the UK CAA, international partners (including the Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency(EASA)) and industry experts to assess the risk to civil aviation from a range of security threats, including cyber-attacks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The growing complexity, connectivity and interdependence of aviation systems means that cyber security is increasingly becoming a factor in the design and operation of aircraft and air traffic control systems. As with all potential security risks, we keep this situation under regular review to ensure we and industry understand the nature and size of the problem and can put in place appropriate security measures and practices.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The CAA monitors in service reports on safety issues, including cyber threats, and works closely with DfT and EASA to determine the appropriate responses and actions. The CAA, in conjunction with other authorities, also monitors the design of aircraft and aircraft systems for robustness against cyber threats and, where necessary, specific certification requirements related to cyber security are levied on aircraft designers and manufacturers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DfT also participates in the National Cyber Security Programme, led by Cabinet Office, which includes a range of activities with industry aimed at improving the protection of critical infrastructure – including aviation. This work involves the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and other relevant parts of government.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-07-10T12:26:52.97Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-10T12:26:52.97Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
386766
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-30more like thismore than 2015-06-30
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Rescue Services 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, if he will take steps to increase the number of people employed in coastguard stations. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 4863 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answer text <p>The current recruitment campaign for Maritime Operations Officers within the National Network closes at the beginning of August 2015 and will be followed by the candidate assessment process.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Coastguard will continue to, proactively recruit for Coastguard Officers where vacancies exist.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-08T11:50:07.94Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-08T11:50:07.94Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
386767
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-30more like thismore than 2015-06-30
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Vehicles: Insurance 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, what recent discussions he has had with (a) the European Commission and (b) his EU counterparts on insurance cover for (i) tractors, (ii) quad bikes, (iii) ride-on lawnmowers, (iv) motorised wheelchairs and (v) motorised golf caddies. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 4862 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answer text <p>The Department’s consideration of motor insurance policy concerning vehicles such as these arises from the Vnuk judgement. This case, before the European Court of Justice concerned a man (Mr Vnuk) who was injured when he was knocked off a ladder by a trailer that was attached to a tractor in a barn in Slovenia. The effect of the judgment is that any vehicle that falls within the Motor Insurance Directive’s definition of a vehicle should have a compulsory motor insurance policy. The definition of vehicle in the Directives is very wide. We were disappointed with this judgment.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are in regular dialogue with the European Commission and their EU counterparts about the challenges generated by the Vnuk judgment. This has included dedicated meetings with Commission officials, various exchanges with representatives of other Member States and attending a general meeting of Member States hosted by the Commission in May 2015.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
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less than 2015-07-08T11:41:19.937Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-08T11:41:19.937Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
386768
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-30more like thismore than 2015-06-30
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Rescue Services 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, what the level of staff shortage is at each coastguard station. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 4861 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Coastguard is currently going through a complex transformation, which involves balancing the progressive implementation of the new Coastguard National Network alongside maintaining service at the remaining Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres, as they await transition.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There has been a significant programme of recruitment and on-going training with a number of officers who are currently trainees becoming fully operational later in the transition.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The current staffing position for both structures is as follows:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p /><p> </p><p /><p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>National Network Stations</p><p /> <p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Location</p></td><td><p>Complement</p></td><td><p>Operationally in Post</p></td><td><p>Under Training</p></td><td><p>Total</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Fareham, NMOC</p></td><td><p>95</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>75</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Aberdeen</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>5</p></td><td><p>22</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Falmouth</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>27</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Milford Haven</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>19</p></td><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>27</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Humber</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>24</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Holyhead</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>5</p></td><td><p>25</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>Pre Transition Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Location</p></td><td><p>Complement</p></td><td><p>Operationally in Post</p></td><td><p>Under Training</p></td><td><p>Total</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belfast</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>26</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dover</p></td><td><p>27</p></td><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>27</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London</p></td><td><p>7</p></td><td><p>7</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Shetland</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Stornoway</p></td><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>26</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2015-07-08T11:29:48.683Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-08T11:29:48.683Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this