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1130585
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Vehicles more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 9 May (HL15373), whether the Ministry of Defence will adhere to paragraph 5.2 of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Guide to Maintaining Road Worthiness of Commercial Goods and Passenger Carrying Vehicles, published in November 2018, which states that tyres in single formation should not be kept in service on a heavy goods vehicle for more than 10 years. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL16129 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence policy is that tyres fitted to vehicles are inspected at regular intervals in line with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) inspection manual 2018 edition. This takes into account the requirements in paragraph 5.2 of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Guide to Maintaining Road Worthiness of Commercial Goods and Passenger Carrying Vehicles, published in November 2018.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-13T13:34:27.197Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-13T13:34:27.197Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1130586
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Vehicles more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of tyres fitted in single formation which are in use on vehicles used by the Ministry of Defence; and what estimate they have made of the cost in each of the next 10 years of replacing tyres that are 10 or more years old. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL16130 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answer text <p>Details on the number of tyres fitted in single formation on vehicles used by the Ministry of Defence are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. No estimate of the cost of replacing tyres that are 10 or more years old has been made. All vehicles are maintained and serviced regularly, at which time tyres are replaced if they do not meet minimum legal and safety standards.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-13T13:26:18.983Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-13T13:26:18.983Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1123735
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-29more like thismore than 2019-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Vehicles more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 4 April (HL14845), whether the Ministry of Defence adheres to the advice given in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Guide to maintaining roadworthiness: Commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles, published in November 2018, providing that the advice does not conflict with operational requirements. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL15373 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a dis-application from the statutory legislation that requires vehicles to undergo an Annual Roadworthiness Test and periodic Safety Inspections. Where Defence has dis-applications, the Secretary of State for Defence's Policy Statement for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection requires the MOD to maintain Departmental arrangements that produce outcomes that are, so far as reasonably practicable, at least as good as those required by UK legislation. As such, the MOD does conduct Annual Roadworthiness Test and periodic Safety Inspections to the standard contained in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency guide to maintaining roadworthiness for commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:18:43.077Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:18:43.077Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1123281
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
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 Driving under Influence more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 2 April (HL14846), whether they will also monitor the results of the December 2014 reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit for motorists in Scotland from 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood to 50 milligrams; and what assessment they have made of the possible effects of introducing such a reduction for motorists in the rest of the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL15337 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-08more like thismore than 2019-05-08
answer text <p>An independent report of the impact of the Scottish limit reduction, led by the University of Glasgow, was published on 12 December 2018. The study found that lowering the drink drive limit was not associated with any reduction in total road traffic accident rates or serious and fatal road traffic accident rates.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans to lower the drink drive limit in England and Wales. The Government believes 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 Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-08T15:09:37.543Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-08T15:09:37.543Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1105651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-27more like thismore than 2019-03-27
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Large Goods Vehicles more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Ministry of Defence intends to operate its white and green fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles to at least as high a technical and safety standard as civilian commercial operators. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL14845 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-04more like thismore than 2019-04-04
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence's Policy Statement for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS and EP) requires the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to comply with all applicable UK legislation when operating within the UK, including for the operation of its white and green fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles. When operating overseas, the MOD applies UK standards and arrangements where reasonably practicable and, in addition, responds to host nations' relevant HS and EP expectations. Where MOD dis-applications, exemptions or derogations from UK legislation apply, the MOD is required to maintain Departmental arrangements that produce outcomes that are, so far as reasonably practicable, at least as good as those required by UK legislation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-04T14:52:58.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-04T14:52:58.777Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1105653
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-27more like thismore than 2019-03-27
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 Driving Licences: Young People more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact of the introduction of a system of graduated licences for new or young drivers. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL14846 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-02more like thismore than 2019-04-02
answer text <p>The Department for Transport will closely monitor the results of the introduction of Graduated Driver Licencing (GDL) in Northern Ireland, before further consideration is given to introducing such a system more widely within the UK.</p><p>The Department needs to be sure that the benefits of introducing GDL to the UK are balanced against the potential risks and costs of the restrictions on young drivers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-02T13:59:22.037Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-02T13:59:22.037Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1079471
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-28more like thismore than 2019-02-28
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 Tyres: Safety more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce legislation regarding the maximum allowed age of tyres fitted to (1) coaches and (2) heavy goods vehicles. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL14132 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-13more like thismore than 2019-03-13
answer text <p>On 26 February 2019, the Government announced that it will consult on options to ban tyres older than 10 years from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses.</p><p> </p><p>The consultation will also look at whether the ban should be extended to taxis and private hire vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>We understand that some of the options under consideration may have implications for different stakeholder groups. This is why we have committed to a full consultation in order to better understand the consequences of various proposals.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2019-03-13T13:19:05.793Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-13T13:19:05.793Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1023618
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-11more like thismore than 2018-12-11
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 Shipping: Industrial Injuries more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reasons for fatalities and injuries involving confined spaces in the fishing and maritime industries in England. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL12177 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-19more like thismore than 2018-12-19
answer text <p>The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) undertakes rigorous investigations into accidents and incidents to ensure that the causes can be understood and lessons learned.</p><p> </p><p>There have been a number of accidents involving fatalities, and multiple fatalities, within the maritime sector. MAIB has issued a number of Safety Bulletins following these incidents (2/2008, 3/2014 and 4/2018) highlighting the risks.</p><p> </p><p>The reasons for these accidents have generally been attributed to:</p><ul><li>complacency leading to lapses in procedure;</li><li>lack of knowledge</li><li>potentially dangerous spaces not being identified; and</li><li>would-be rescuers acting on instinct and emotion rather than knowledge and training (rushing into enclosed spaces without assessing the dangers).</li></ul><p>As a result of MAIB recommendations a paper was submitted to the International Maritime Organization to raise awareness of enclosed space entry accidents. This has led to changes in the guidance issued at international level by the International Maritime Organization.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency publishes comprehensive guidance which reflect these findings and best practice including the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP), which it is mandatory for all merchant ships to carry a copy of, the Fisherman’s Safety Guide and Marine Guidance Notes.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-19T12:50:35.51Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-19T12:50:35.51Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1023620
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-11more like thismore than 2018-12-11
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armoured Fighting Vehicles more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) Warrior, and (2) Challenger armoured fighting vehicles were reported by the UK under the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty in each of the last ten years. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL12178 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
answer text <p>Equipment numbers in the scope of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty as an Official Statistics up to 1 January 2017 can be found here.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/conventional-armed-forces-in-europe-equipment-holdings-statistics-index</p><p>Following a public consultation, a decision was taken to stop publishing these figures but as at 1 January 2018, in scope of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty, there were 270 Warriors and 221 Challenger Main Battle Tanks.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-20T15:15:28.46Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-20T15:15:28.46Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
993799
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-23more like thismore than 2018-10-23
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Officers more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many serving officers there are in the British army at each rank above and including Brigadier, broken down by job role. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL10932 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-05more like thismore than 2018-11-05
answer text <p>The number of regular serving Army officers at Brigadier and above, broken down by the nature of their role as at 1 April 2018, is shown in the table below. These figures include roles owned by other areas of Defence outside of the Army, such as Ministry of Defence Head Office, Defence Equipment and Support, and Joint Forces Command, to meet Defence requirements. These represent a significant proportion of the overall figure.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, they also include a number of roles based in NATO, including SHAPE and the Operational Commands, and with international allies and partners, including the United States and France.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>Operations</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>OperationalSupport</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Capability and Acquisition Management</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Defence Engagement</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Personnel</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Management of Defence</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Other</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>207</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>45</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>39</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>30</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>26</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>28</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>20</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brigadier</p></td><td><p><strong>149</strong></p></td><td><p>30</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Major General</p></td><td><p><strong>41</strong></p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lieutenant General</p></td><td><p><strong>14</strong></p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>General</p></td><td><p><strong>3</strong></p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: Defence Statistics (Army)</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-05T17:01:11.007Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-05T17:01:11.007Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this