{ "format" : "linked-data-api", "version" : "0.2", "result" : {"_about" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19", "definition" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/meta/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19", "extendedMetadataVersion" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19&_metadata=all", "first" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19&_page=0", "hasPart" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19", "isPartOf" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?identifier=172967&min-answer.dateOfAnswer=2018-11-19", "items" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1607156", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1607156/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>In 2016, the DVSA Market\u202fSurveillance Unit (MSU) was established to test vehicle emissions in the real world as well as in labs\u202fand investigate suspicious practice, significantly increasing oversight of vehicle emissions. The results of the MSU annual emissions-testing programme are made publicly available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-vehicle-market-surveillance-unit\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-vehicle-market-surveillance-unit<\/a>. Where MSU testing identifies non-compliant emissions, including suspicions of a prohibited defeat device, DVSA works with the manufacturer to implement improvement plans. Where action has been carried out this is explained within the published reports. The plan is monitored through regular updates from the manufacturer. <br><\/p><p>To restrict the use of illegal emission technologies, the Government was at the forefront of the introduction at a European level of Real Driving Emissions (RDE) requirements for new cars and vans, which came into force in September 2017. This is an emissions test conducted on public roads using portable emissions measurement equipment, which due to its random nature makes it virtually impossible to \u2018cheat\u2019. Vehicles are checked to ensure they comply with RDE requirements through in-service testing by type approval authorities, market surveillance authorities and other third-party organisations, including NGOs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>For vehicles type-approved by the Vehicle Certification Agency, the effectiveness of any \u2018fixes\u2019 installed is assessed before application.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In 2018\u202fthe Government strengthened restrictions against the use of illegal emissions technology by passing legislation making it an offence for manufacturers to place motor vehicles on the market which contain prohibited defeat systems. The Government will also bring forward legislation to enable us to require vehicles to be recalled on environmental grounds, as well as exploring other means of strengthening enforcement.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2023-03-24", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to restrict the use of illegal emissions technology since 2015.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/230", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1304857/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>In the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021<\/a>, the Government has set out the gradual and cautious approach to reopening different sectors in England, guided by science and the data.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We understand the unique significance that marriages and civil partnerships hold in people\u2019s lives, but we have to take necessary steps to limit transmission of COVID-19. This includes restrictions on wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, as well as other forms of social contact. By their very nature, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are events that bring families and friends together, making them particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Alternative wedding ceremonies are permitted in line with the regular wedding or civil partnership rules, in the same locations, at each step.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>From 29 March, wedding and civil partnership ceremonies can take place indoors or outdoors in COVID-Secure venues that are not expressly closed by the Regulations, or where a broader exemption applies. Only six people are permitted to attend until Step 2, when limits will increase to 15. This approach allows couples to marry in legally binding licensed venues for wedding ceremonies (where outdoor options are limited) while remaining in line with the reopening of sectors and venues as set out in the roadmap. Wedding ceremonies should follow government guidance to reduce the risk of transmission.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Receptions (of up to 15 people) can resume from Step 2. The evidence shows that it is safer for people to meet outdoors rather than indoors. That is why receptions are only permitted outdoors at this Step and should be in a COVID-Secure venue.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>From Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are permitted for up to 30 people in COVID-Secure venues that are not required to close, or where a broader exemption applies. Receptions can also proceed with up to 30 people in a COVID-Secure indoor venue, or outdoors, which includes private gardens.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Guidance for wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations can be found here - <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-wedding-and-civil-partnership-receptions-and-celebrations\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-wedding-and-civil-partnership-receptions-and-celebrations<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p>At each step, the limits on the number of attendees includes children of all ages, but not workers.<\/p><p><strong><br><\/strong>For further information, please refer to the guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships - <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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