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646544

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will consider withdrawing the latest THINK video, which warns cyclists about the dangers of left-turning lorries, and replace it with a video warning lorry drivers not to overtake cyclists and to hang back instead of turning left across them.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL3563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>The THINK! cycle safety campaign ended on 23 October 2016 and we have ceased promoting the ‘Things you shouldn’t get caught between’ film.</p><p> </p><p>The aim of the film and wider THINK! campaign is to cut road casualties. Our goal is to make sure that all road users take responsibility for their own safety. The film was just one element of a wider campaign aimed at cyclists, HGV drivers and motorists.</p><p> </p><p>The film showed a cyclist undertaking a lorry to highlight the danger of getting caught between a lorry and a left turn. It was developed after research showed that 35% of people who ride bikes thought it was not at all or only a little dangerous to position yourself to the front left of an HGV – an area where 94% of cyclist fatalities happen.</p><p> </p><p>The message for cyclists to ‘hang back’ refers to a very specific manoeuvre when a lorry ahead is turning left – an area where a third of collisions between HGVs and cyclists happen. It provided simple advice to help cyclists avoid finding themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. It also showed that even if a cyclist feels safe to undertake, a driver might make an error that could cause potentially fatal consequences.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure we deliver the best value for money, we use specific communication channels to target different audiences with different messages.</p><p> </p><p>We worked closely with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Transport for London, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to target HGV drivers, and advise them on what steps they need to take to avoid a collision with a cyclist. This included messages such as taking extra time to look out for cyclists and giving cyclist space at junctions. For motorists, we developed a series of tips about what drivers can do to look out for cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>Highlighting the dangers of left turning vehicles is an important issue to communicate. The campaign generated national media coverage and wide spread debate about the issue – among cyclists, motorists and pedestrians.</p><p> </p><p>The number of cyclists killed on our roads has fallen to its lowest level on record. But we can never be complacent. THINK! has a responsibility to look at how we can influence behaviour to help bring casualty figures down further. Any death is a tragedy and if a death can be prevented by raising awareness of this key issue we stand by our decision to do so.</p><p> </p><p>An independent research agency will review the impact of the campaign on people’s attitudes and claimed behaviour. We will use this, and the feedback we have received to inform future campaign activity.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/12/2016 14:05:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

646545

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Mobile Phones
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what research they have conducted, and what discussions they have had with mobile phone providers, about the inclusion of software in mobile phones that would automatically shut phones down when a person is driving.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL3564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government’s Road Safety Statement published in December 2015 committed to increase the fixed penalty notice for using a mobile phone when driving. A public consultation closed in March 2016 and the response published 8 November 2016. Legislation to increase the fixed penalty notice to 6 points (from 3 points) was laid before Parliament on 8 November. The fixed penalty fine will increase to £200 (from £100). The new rules are expected to come in in spring 2017 accompanied by a THINK! Campaign to alert drivers to the new rules and raise awareness of the danger of using a mobile when driving.</p><p> </p><p>Specifically regarding drive safe modes on mobile phones, no government research has been commissioned but we are aware of the RAC Foundation report published in August. It explored how drive safe modes were being considered as part of product design for both vehicles and devices. The government will shortly be meeting with the mobile phone providers and manufacturers to consider drive safe modes, or other practical applications, when a person is driving.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/12/2016 14:06:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

646546

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Dangerous Driving
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to review the law relating to being found not guilty by reason of insanity of the crime of causing death by dangerous driving with a view to implementing an automatic driving ban until the defendant can show through medical evidence that they are a sane and fit person to drive.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL3565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>Drivers are required to report any medical condition to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). DVLA has a responsibility to investigate the health of a driver on receipt of information that suggests that they may have a medical condition which affects their ability to drive safely. The DVLA will decide whether a driver should be disqualified for medical reasons. The Ministry of Justice has recently announced a consultation: Driving Offences and Penalties relating to Causing Death or Serious injury.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/12/2016 14:09:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

646547

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Streatham Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether funding is still available under the Access for All programme to make Streatham Rail station more accessible by April 2018; and if so, when the work is expected to begin, and to be completed.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL3566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2016 answer text <p>Following Sir Peter Hendy’s report on Network Rail’s enhancement portfolio it has become necessary to defer construction of the Access for All project at Streatham station until after 2019.</p><p> </p><p>I would like to assure you that we remain committed to delivering the Access for All programme in full, including Streatham. I have therefore asked that Network Rail continue to carry out development and design work at all of the deferred stations to ensure that they can start on site as soon as possible once more funding becomes available in 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/12/2016 12:53:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

646559

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A12: A14
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to deal with congestion at the junction of the A12 and A14 trunk roads.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL3578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>Highways England has no current improvement plans within the roads investment period (2015-2020) to alleviate congestion at the Copdock Interchange, where the A12 and A14 trunk roads meet in Suffolk.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England is now updating its East of England route strategy in preparation for the second Roads Investment Strategy (2020-2025) and options for improvement at this busy interchange will be considered.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2016 12:29:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

646560

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Testing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the net annual cost to public funds of the MoT vehicle testing scheme; and whether they will review the requirement for new cars to have an MoT test after three years on the road.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL3579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>The cost to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) of providing the MOT service in 2015/16 was £49,024k which was fully covered by charges made to garages through the MOT slot fee. The Government is intending to consult on changing the date of the first MOT for new cars. An announcement will be made when the consultation is launched.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2016 12:30:17 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

646566

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Sheffield-Rotherham Tram-train Pilot Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the cause of the delay to the Sheffield to Rotherham train tram scheme.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL3585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2016 answer text <p>The Rotherham to Sheffield Tram Train pilot project has been subject to review. This is due to problems with Network Rail’s complex programme of works to modify the heavy rail network in order to allow the operation of the innovative tram train vehicles. The final outcome of this review work, including the financial implications, is still being considered. However, Network Rail is delivering the scheme to its revised programme and has indicated that their work is now scheduled to be complete during summer 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The commencement of passenger services on this route would follow the successful testing of the infrastructure, operational arrangements and appropriate driver and staff training. A decision as to a public start date would be made by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Supertram as and when the Network Rail works reach their conclusion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/12/2016 12:02:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

646567

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Sheffield-Rotherham Tram-train Pilot Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what work the Department for Transport and Network Rail are undertaking to ensure that the Sheffield to Rotherham train tram scheme is given a start date.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL3586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2016 answer text <p>The Rotherham to Sheffield Tram Train pilot project has been subject to review. This is due to problems with Network Rail’s complex programme of works to modify the heavy rail network in order to allow the operation of the innovative tram train vehicles. The final outcome of this review work, including the financial implications, is still being considered. However, Network Rail is delivering the scheme to its revised programme and has indicated that their work is now scheduled to be complete during summer 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The commencement of passenger services on this route would follow the successful testing of the infrastructure, operational arrangements and appropriate driver and staff training. A decision as to a public start date would be made by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Supertram as and when the Network Rail works reach their conclusion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/12/2016 12:02:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

646568

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Sheffield-Rotherham Tram-train Pilot Scheme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any budget gaps have been identified which may prevent the completion of the Sheffield to Rotherham train tram scheme; and if so, what.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL3587
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2016 answer text <p>The Rotherham to Sheffield Tram Train pilot project has been subject to review. This is due to problems with Network Rail’s complex programme of works to modify the heavy rail network in order to allow the operation of the innovative tram train vehicles. The final outcome of this review work, including the financial implications, is still being considered. However, Network Rail is delivering the scheme to its revised programme and has indicated that their work is now scheduled to be complete during summer 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The commencement of passenger services on this route would follow the successful testing of the infrastructure, operational arrangements and appropriate driver and staff training. A decision as to a public start date would be made by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Supertram as and when the Network Rail works reach their conclusion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/12/2016 12:03:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

646584

registered interest
date	28/11/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Tunnels: Pennines
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the updated interim report on the Trans-Pennine tunnel strategic study published on 18 August, what is the maximum length of tunnel being considered; what assumptions are being made as to the hourly maximum capacity of HGV and car traffic that such a tunnel could carry safely; what rules about spacing between vehicles, maximum speeds are being considered, and how these compare with current and planned rules in the Mont Blanc and Gotthard road tunnels; and whether they will include in the study the option of building a rail tunnel and operating a rail freight shuttle for heavy goods vehicles to piggyback on rail wagons.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL3603
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>The results of the study have been published and are available on the gov.uk website, including potential routes and tunnel lengths, and consideration of alternative rail options. Detailed arrangements for operation of the tunnel will be developed at the appropriate point in the design process.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2016 12:31:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley