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1254552

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Tyres
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of goods vehicles which are taxed as private and not used commercially that could be affected by the ban on tyres aged 10 years and over.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL10563
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government commissioned fundamental research to understand whether the material properties of a vehicle tyre change with its chronological age to such an extent that the integrity of the tyre, and therefore its safety, is compromised. 44 used tyres were selected as potential test samples, ranging from 3 to 19 years in age and originating from in-service use within the UK vehicle fleet. However, 18 of these tyres exhibited evidence of physical damage, under-inflation, penetrations or repairs and were rejected from the study. The remaining 26 tyres were included, alongside five new tyres for comparator purposes.</p><p> </p><p>To limit the variability from differences in rubber compound, steel cords and construction, all the tyres selected were from the same manufacturer, and the same size and designated usage i.e. for front axles. However, three different tyre models were used, as no single model spanned the complete age range of the tyres selected for the study.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL10564 question first answered 07/12/2020 15:28:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1254553

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Tyres
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Department for Transport and its agents undertook research into the longevity of the life of safe tyres on Heavy Goods Vehicles; how many tyres were (1) selected for, and (2) actually used, in that research; and what steps they took to ensure that their research used controls to allow for the possibility that any changes observed in tyre material over time could have been caused by changes in the mix of the compound used by the manufacturers and not by deterioration.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL10564
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government commissioned fundamental research to understand whether the material properties of a vehicle tyre change with its chronological age to such an extent that the integrity of the tyre, and therefore its safety, is compromised. 44 used tyres were selected as potential test samples, ranging from 3 to 19 years in age and originating from in-service use within the UK vehicle fleet. However, 18 of these tyres exhibited evidence of physical damage, under-inflation, penetrations or repairs and were rejected from the study. The remaining 26 tyres were included, alongside five new tyres for comparator purposes.</p><p> </p><p>To limit the variability from differences in rubber compound, steel cords and construction, all the tyres selected were from the same manufacturer, and the same size and designated usage i.e. for front axles. However, three different tyre models were used, as no single model spanned the complete age range of the tyres selected for the study.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL10563 question first answered 07/12/2020 15:28:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1273472

	registered interest
	date	30/12/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tyres: Safety Measures
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 are applicable to vehicles operated by the Ministry of Defence; and if not, (1) why not, and (2) what technical reasons there are for not including such vehicles.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL11632
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The vehicles operated by the Ministry of Defence are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles that were originally built as heavy goods vehicles but have been converted to be a living van (under the C&amp;U regulations definition) are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles of historical interest, as defined in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, will be exempt from these regulations irrespective of the load. However, if such a vehicle is being used commercially, it is not exempted from these regulations, as it is important to balance the granting of any exemptions with the safety of all road users.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL11633 HL11634 question first answered 11/01/2021 12:15:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1273473

	registered interest
	date	30/12/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tyres: Safety Measures
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 are applicable to vehicles that were originally built to be heavy goods vehicles but have been converted to meet the test of being a living van; and if not, why not.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL11633
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The vehicles operated by the Ministry of Defence are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles that were originally built as heavy goods vehicles but have been converted to be a living van (under the C&amp;U regulations definition) are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles of historical interest, as defined in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, will be exempt from these regulations irrespective of the load. However, if such a vehicle is being used commercially, it is not exempted from these regulations, as it is important to balance the granting of any exemptions with the safety of all road users.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL11632 HL11634 question first answered 11/01/2021 12:15:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1273474

	registered interest
	date	30/12/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tyres: Safety Measures
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the exemption for vehicles defined as historic under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 are applicable to such vehicles if they are operated with a load at a significant proportion of their gross (1) vehicle, or (2) train, weight; and if not, why not.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL11634
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The vehicles operated by the Ministry of Defence are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles that were originally built as heavy goods vehicles but have been converted to be a living van (under the C&amp;U regulations definition) are within the scope of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles of historical interest, as defined in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, will be exempt from these regulations irrespective of the load. However, if such a vehicle is being used commercially, it is not exempted from these regulations, as it is important to balance the granting of any exemptions with the safety of all road users.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL11632 HL11633 question first answered 11/01/2021 12:15:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1023618

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Shipping: Industrial Injuries
	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 reasons for fatalities and injuries involving confined spaces in the fishing and maritime industries in England.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL12177
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 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 question first answered 19/12/2018 12:50:35 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1079471

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tyres: Safety
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL14132
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2019 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> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 13/03/2019 13:19:05 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1105653

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Licences: Young People
	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 economic impact of the introduction of a system of graduated licences for new or young drivers.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL14846
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 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> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 02/04/2019 13:59:22 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1681705

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Public Places
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether there have been any recent changes to legislation that mean airfields are considered as public places for the purposes of the insurance requirements within the Road Traffic Act 1988.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL1502
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>The requirement under s. 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, to have in force a policy of insurance in respect of third-party liabilities, applies to the use of a motor vehicle on a road or public place. There have been no recent changes to legislation to bring airfields within the scope of public place within the meaning of the Road Traffic Act 1988.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 25/01/2024 13:18:05 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1123281

	registered interest
	date	25/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving under Influence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	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.
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	uin	HL15337
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 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> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/05/2019 15:09:37 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee