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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the outcome was of the Transport Council held on 27th-28th March; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the outcome was of the Transport Council held on 27th-28th March; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Michael Connarty
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 March 2003
For answer on
2 April 2003
Answered on
2 April 2003
Mr. Connarty: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the outcome was of the Transport Council held on 27-28 March; what
the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement. [106359]
Mr. Spellar: The transport segment of the Transport, Energy and Telecommunications Council was held in Brussels on 27-28 March. I
represented the United Kingdom.
The Council reached a general approach on a proposal to further accelerate the phase-out of single hull tankers and to ban the
carriage of heavy grades of oil in such ships sailing to and from EU ports. The regulation will apply to all ships calling at or
leaving Community ports and to all ships carrying Community flags anywhere in the world. The final date for phase-out of single-hull
tankers is 2010, with an exemption until 2015 for certain vessels under specified conditions. A presidency compromise date of 2008
was agreed for the coming into effect of a ban on carriage of heavy oil intankers below 5000 tons deadweight. The definition of
heavy oils was agreed as those having a density at 15oC higher than 900kg/m3. I would have preferred a transitional period to 2010,
and a definition of 950kg/m3, but these compromises are acceptable to the UK so, together with other Member States, I was able to
support them as part ofan overall package.
The Commission presented its proposed Directive on ship source pollution and the introduction of sanctions, including criminal
sanctions, for pollution offences. The presidency concluded that the Council would return to the matter in June.
The Council agreed a general approach on a Directive to streamline the assessment of minimum vocational training standards for
seafarers. The UK supports the proposal.
The Commission outlined the content of its Communication on Maritime Security, which is expected shortly. It will include a draft
regulation on security for ships and ports in the EU, implementing existing IMO obligations, and set out the Commission's future
strategy including a Directive on port zones and staff security in the second half of the year. The presidency hoped that the
Council would be able to take decisions on these issues at its June meeting.
Under AOB, Belgium and France urged action by Member States to support an unlimited liability system in respect of oil spills
arising from recklessness by ship owners and charterers. This went beyond the Commission's original proposal. Council had previously
agreed that the proposed Supplementary Fund to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPC) regime, to be adopted at the
May 2003 IMO Conference, should have a limit of up to è1 billion. The Commission noted that, if the IMO failed to adopt this
supplementary fund, the EU should adopt its own regime before the end of the year.
Also under AOB, the Council discussed a paper for IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee in July, tabled jointly by France,
Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the UK, proposing the creation of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs), around our coasts. The
proposal requires further work on points of detail, but there was support in the debate. The Commission stressed the need for
consistency with the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Commission presented a progress report on the EU satellite navigation project, Galileo, and outlined the state of play on
negotiations with third countries. A Commission mandate for negotiations with China about their involvement in the project was
agreed on the condition that security arrangements would be the same as for Russia and the US. The presidency looked forward to
conclusions on integrating the existing EU EGNOS system in June.
The second rail package, which includes measures to complete market opening for rail freight, promote interoperability and safety
and establish a European Rail Authority,was agreed. The package brings forward full liberalisation of international freight from 15
March 2008 to 1 January 2006 and requires liberalisation of domestic rail freight markets by 1 January 2008.
The Commission presented its proposal to improve safety in road tunnels following disasters in Alpine tunnels in recent years. The
Directive will apply to all tunnels over 500m long on the Trans European Road Network and will stipulate technical changes, safety
instructions for users and different management procedures. At least seven tunnels in the UK would be within scope I expressed
concerns about the costs and benefits of the proposal--which are shared by a number of Member States--and about the potential
adverse impact on traffic flow.
The Council confirmed the common position it had reached at the special session held on 31 December last on extension of the
ecopoints scheme for limiting Alpine lorry transit traffic. In doing so the Council rejected the amendments proposed by the European
Parliament in its first reading on 12 February 2003, which could result in a difficult conciliation. The issue is not one in which
the UK has a substantive interest.
On aviation issues, the Council debated the Commission's request for a mandate to allow the Commission to negotiate air service
agreements with the US. Most Member States were willing to give the Commission a mandate but only in return for greater certainty
over future arrangements for the negotiation and implementation of bilateral agreements with third countries in light of the recent
judgement of the European Court of Justice. The presidency concluded that work would continue with a view to reaching agreement in
June.
The Council was asked whether it supported the broad aims of the Commission's proposed regulation on unfair pricing practices by
third countries, and where it could be improved to facilitate agreement at the next Transport Council. The Commission's proposal
would allow Community measures to be applied to non-EU airlines found to be using state aid to price unfairly. Most Member States
agreed with the broad principles of the proposal, but had specific concerns on the detail. The Presidency invited COREPER to
consider the issues and submit a text to Council in June for Common Position.
There was a unanimous political agreement on the proposal to improve safety standards of third country airlines operating to and
from Community airports.
Following discussion over lunch the presidency reported general support for the Commission's view that state assistance for European
airlines during the conflict in Iraq should be limited and proportionate.
No formal votes were taken at this Council.
Subjects
Compensation; Aviation; Competition; Air routes; Crew; Airlines; Liability; Environment protection; Freight; Large goods vehicles; Government assistance; EU action; Navigation; Oil; Pollution; Ports; Railways; Standards; Training; Security; Safety; Roads; Shipping; Seas and oceans; Unfair practices; Tunnels; USA; Tankers; Iraq conflict; Satellites; EU transport policy; Galileo system; EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council; Alps
Date
2 April 2003
Reference
106359; 402 c703-5W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the total potential liabilities to the Exchequer which will arise from underwriting the contingent liabilities of the public private partnerships for London Underground, as proposed in the letters of comfort and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the total potential liabilities to the Exchequer which will arise from underwriting the contingent liabilities of the public private partnerships for London Underground, as proposed in the letters of comfort and...
Asked by
Lord Howard of Lympne
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 March 2002
For answer on
18 April 2002
Answered on
18 April 2002
Subjects
Costs; Finance; Liability; London Underground; Public private partnerships
Date
18 April 2002
Reference
383 c1106-7W;383 c1105-6W; 47961;47960
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under his Public Private Partnership proposals for DERA, if liability for insurance cover against catastrophic accident will be transferred to private sector partners from his Department. - (Holding answer 5 July 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under his Public Private Partnership proposals for DERA, if liability for insurance cover against catastrophic accident will be transferred to private sector partners from his Department. - (Holding answer 5 July 1999).
Asked by
Robert Key
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 June 1999
For answer on
6 July 1999
Answered on
6 July 1999
Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under his public private partnership proposals for DERA, if liability for
insurance cover against catastrophic accident will be transferred to private sector partners from his Department. [89199]
Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 5 July 1999]: No decisions have been made on the nature of a public private partnership, PPP, for DERA,
and it is too early to speculate on the precise form it would take. However, the apportionment of risk between a PPP DERA and the
MOD, including the handling of liability for catastrophic accident, is an important issue. During the implementation phase, these
and other legal and commercial considerations will be addressed in detail by the MOD study team and their advisers, in consultation
with DERA and key stakeholders.
Subjects
Liability; Insurance; Joint ventures; Private sector; Public sector; Defence Evaluation and Research Agency
Date
6 July 1999
Reference
89199; 334 c427-8W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been spent on repairs and maintenance on HMS `Ocean' since her launch.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been spent on repairs and maintenance on HMS `Ocean' since her launch.
Asked by
Mike Hancock
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 November 1998
For answer on
19 November 1998
Answered on
19 November 1998
Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent on repairs and maintenance on HMS `Ocean' since her
launch. [60631]
Mr. Spellar: As I said in my answers to the hon. Member on 11 June 1998, Official Report, column 638, and 29 June 1998, Official
Report, column 12, HMS Ocean was damaged on launch and a package of repairs costing some £1.125 million was needed. The cost of
these repairs was borne by MOD under its indemnity scheme. HMS Ocean was subsequently dry-docked at Portsmouth and further repairs
were undertaken to her tail shaft bearings and `A' bracket bearings. The cost of, and liability for, these repairs is currently the
subject of a Board of Inquiry and is not expected to be resolved before the end of the year. If MOD accepts liability for the costs
involved, the information will be publicly available in the usual way. In addition, approximately £20k was incurred to repair one of
the ship's switchboards an this will be recovered by the Prime Contractor under the contract.
As part of her acceptance, HMS Ocean was the subject of a programme of defect rectification under an agreed procedure with the Prime
Contractor. This process is common to the acceptance of all warships and the costs incurred are predominantly the responsibility of
the Prime Contractor. Although this process is still underway, no costs have so far been borne by MOD.
HMS Ocean has not required maintenance beyond planned routine work since her launch. We do not maintain a complete record of this
maintenance centrally and it could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Subjects
Contracts; Liability; Expenditure; Shipbuilding; Warships; HMS Ocean
Date
19 November 1998
Reference
60631; 319 c720W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 11th June 1998, 313 c638W, when he expects to receive details of the costs and the liability in respect of the damage to the tail shaft bearings of HMS `Ocean'; and if the (a) costs and (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 11th June 1998, 313 c638W, when he expects to receive details of the costs and the liability in respect of the damage to the tail shaft bearings of HMS `Ocean'; and if the (a) costs and (b)...
Asked by
Mike Hancock
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 June 1998
For answer on
29 June 1998
Answered on
29 June 1998
Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 11 June 1998, Official Report, column 638, when he
expects to receive details of the costs and the liability in respect of the damage to the tail shaft bearings of HMS `Ocean'; and if
the (a) costs and (b) inquiry conclusions will be made public. [47074]
Mr. Spellar: The Formal Inquiry currently underway into the cause of the damage to HMS Ocean's port shaft "A" bracket bearing is
expected to conclude in the autumn of this year. The Inquiry is being conducted by the prime contractor, Vickers Shipbuilding and
Engineering Limited. The costs of, and liability for, the damage will be the subject of negotiation between MOD and the company
following the Inquiry and is not expected to be resolved before the end of the year.
Subjects
Costs; Inquiries; Liability; Warships; Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering; HMS Ocean
Date
29 June 1998
Reference
47074; 315 c12W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 11th June 1998, 313 c638W, what assessment his Department has made of the cause of the damage to HMS `Ocean' on her launch in October 1995; and what changes to operating arrangements have been made as a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 11th June 1998, 313 c638W, what assessment his Department has made of the cause of the damage to HMS `Ocean' on her launch in October 1995; and what changes to operating arrangements have been made as a...
Asked by
Mike Hancock
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 June 1998
For answer on
29 June 1998
Answered on
29 June 1998
Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 11 June 1998, Official Report, column 638, what
assessment his Department has made of the cause of the damage to HMS Ocean on her launch in October 1995; and what changes to
operating arrangements have been made as a result. [47063]
Mr. Spellar: The hull damage sustained by HMS Ocean during her launch on 11 October 1995 was attributable to the accidental collapse
of a forward launch cradle. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited to ensure
that launch arrangements are safe and acceptable and, where necessary, adapted to reflect lessons learnt from previous experience.
The damage will not require any change to the proposed operating arrangements of HMS Ocean once she enters service.
Subjects
Liability; Warships; Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering; HMS Ocean
Date
29 June 1998
Reference
47063; 315 c12W
House
House of Commons