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Whether the Taba proposals gave the Israeli government control of main roads and strategic communications in the West bank and Gaza; and whether such control would deny the principle of the sustainability of a Palestinian state. [HL 641]. - Inc ref to 16 April 2002, 383 c470.

Asked by

Earl of Sandwich (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

HL 641; 642 c140WA

House

House of Lords

Written statement on VAT on privately operated tolls

Written statement on VAT on privately operated tolls.

Member

John Healey (Labour)

Department

Treasury

Type

Written statements

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c79WS;396 c81WS

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding has been allocated to local authorities for highway maintenance for each financial year from 1997-98 to 2005-06 (a) in total and (b) for each local authority; what support was given by his Department to local authorities (a) in total and...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c940W;396 c938W; 86096;86108

House

House of Commons

: Christmas recess motion speech on the need for a bypass round Crediton, the A30 dual carriageway and infections in hospitals

Christmas recess motion speech on the need for a bypass round Crediton, the A30 dual carriageway and infections in hospitals.

Member

Baroness Browning (Conservative)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c1048-51

House

House of Commons

: Christmas recess motion speech on housing and urban developments around Colchester

Christmas recess motion speech on housing and urban developments around Colchester.

Member

Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c1054-7

House

House of Commons

: Christmas recess motion speech on a link road between Hatfield Peverel and Witham, and pig-farming

Christmas recess motion speech on a link road between Hatfield Peverel and Witham, and pig-farming.

Member

Alan Hurst (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c1071-4

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport;Highways Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many miles of new (a) motorways and (b) trunk roads have been constructed in each of the last five years. - Includes figure, table and text of letter from Tim Matthews of the Highways Agency.

Asked by

Nigel Evans (Conservative)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

13 December 2002

For answer on

19 December 2002

Answered on

19 December 2002

Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of new (a) motorways and (b) trunk roads have been constructed in each of the last five years. [87910] Mr. Jamieson: I have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to the hon. Member. Letter from T. Matthews to Mr. Nigel Evans, dated 19 December 2002: I have been asked by David Jamieson to reply to your recent parliamentary question asking how many miles of new motorways and trunk roads have been constructed in each of the last five years. In England a total length of 68.31 miles of new motorway and 139.86 miles of new trunk road have been constructed over the last five years. More detailed information is shown in the table below. Miles _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Motorways Trunk road Year of completion Newly constructed Widened Upgraded from APTR Newly constructed Widened 1997-98 11.37 12.5 13.125 46.875 18.06 1998-99 0 7.94 13.125 12.375 7.875 1999-2000 0 0 0 24.75 2.5 2000-01 10.25 0 0 13.75 0 2001-02 0 0 0 0 0 2002-03 0 0 0 1.8 11.875 Sub total 21.62 20.44 26.25 99.55 40.31 Grand total 68.31 139.86 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. I hope that this is helpful. If you would like more information, Graham Rainbow of the Programme Planning and Development team, would be pleased to help. He can be contacted at our offices at Broadway, Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1BL, or by telephone on 0121 678 8008.

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

87910; 396 c942W;396 c940W

House

House of Commons

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Which public authority is responsible for ensuring that roadworks in London are carried out with reasonable speed, with respect for the needs of road users and residents, and in accordance with an overall plan for London road transport. [HL 596].

Asked by

Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

642 c108WA; HL 596

House

House of Lords

Brabazon of Tara, Lord

What will be the arrangements for the payment of congestion charges by Members of the House driving into central London in pursuit of their parliamentary duties. [HL 807].

Asked by

Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

HL 807; 642 c105WA

House

House of Lords

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Which department is responsible for consulting stakeholders on draft proposals from the European Commission for a directive on safety in vehicle tunnels; and what steps have been taken to consult fire safety interests. [HL 700].

Asked by

Lord Howie of Troon (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

HL 700; 642 c108WA

House

House of Lords

Deposited Paper DEP 02/2511

Delivering better transport: progress report. Introduction by Alistair Darling (Sec. of State for Transport). 183 p. DfT. 2002.

Deposited by

Department for Transport

Type

Deposited papers

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

DEP 02/2511

House

House of Commons

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston on 21 November 2002, 641 c9WA, which organisation is responsible for the current programme of strengthening the parapets and crash barriers of road bridges which cross over railway lines; what is the total cost; and what is the purpose of...

Asked by

Lord Berkeley (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

HL 567; 642 c107WA

House

House of Lords

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

What are the safeguards to ensure that contractors are permitted to carry out roadworks in London with reasonable speed and with respect for the needs of road users and residents. [HL 597].

Asked by

Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

642 c108WA; HL 597

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the outcome was of the Transport Council held in Brussels on 5th December; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures.

Asked by

Jim Hood (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

12 December 2002

For answer on

18 December 2002

Answered on

18 December 2002

Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the outcome was of the Transport Council held in Brussels on 5 December; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement. [87253] Mr. Jamieson: The transport segment of the Transport, Energy and Telecommunications Council was held in Brussels on 5-6 December, my right hon. Friend Minister of State for Transport attended on the first day, and I attended on the second day, when the Prestige incident was discussed. The Council came to an agreement on the Single European Sky package. The aim of the four regulations making up the package is to improve the efficiency of air traffic management across the EU, thereby reducing air traffic delays. The United Kingdom has been a strong supporter of this package from the outset and I am very pleased to be able to report the successful outcome. Civil/military co-operation is an important aspect of air traffic management, and the member states made a declaration agreeing to co-operate on military aspects. The Commission presented its recent Communication on the consequences for European aviation policy of the recent ECJ rulings on aviation agreements. The Commission called for rapid progress on concluding an EU-US aviation agreement, the Commissioner having written to Ministers, asking them to denounce their existing agreements with the US, which, following the ECJ rulings, the Commission believed were no longer valid. There was general agreement that member states and the Commission needed to discuss the consequences of the ruling urgently, including the question of a Commission mandate for negotiations with the US. COREPER was asked to work on proposals to be put to the Council. The Council agreed on a Regulation providing for new levels of compensation to air passengers in the event of denied boarding, cancellation and delay. A majority of Ministers accepted three levels of compensation: 250 euros for all flights of 1,500 km or less, 400 euros for intra-EU flights of more than 1,500 km and other flights between 1,500-3,500 km, and 600 euros for all other flights. These compensation levels will be reviewed four years after the Regulation comes into effect. The UK voted against the Regulation because in the absence of a link to the ticket price it could damage the interests of consumers of "no-frills" air services. During the debate, the Minister of State had voiced concern at the impact on the services of no-frills carriers, pointing out that the minimum compensation level was almost four times the average cost of a no-frills ticket. Following a suggestion from some member states that the scope of the Regulation be extended to certain passengers returning to the EU from non-Community airports, it was agreed that the Commission would publish a report on this issue. Conclusions were agreed setting out the basis for the continuation of the Galileo satellite navigation project, including the tendering procedure, and addressing the importance of relations with third countries. A final decision on whether to include a Public Regulated Service (PRS) in the project is to be taken before the end- of 2003. The UK and the Netherlands entered a Minutes Statement stressing that they could not accept any PRS that would overlay the US GPS M-Code. The Council debated the second package of rail measures. The presidency noted the progress that had been made on this package of five proposals, designed to progress the development of more harmonised technical standards for interoperability, harmonise safety regulation processes, to open up access to the market for all rail freight services, and to establish a European Rail Agency. In discussion of the main outstanding issues on the safety and interoperability proposals there was a consensus for member states to be able to maintain safety levels above any harmonised minimum standard, and general support for extending the scope of the interoperability requirements. The presidency concluded that work should continue on the package. Greece made clear that it hoped to reach agreement during its presidency. There was a debate on action to be taken following the Prestige accident. I, in common with other Ministers and the Commission, generally welcomed the presidency's approach in the Conclusions put to the Council. I joined others in arguing for better quality port state control inspections, and expressed the UK view that in general there should be co-ordinated EU actions leading to improvements in the international regulatory framework. The Conclusions reaffirmed the support of member states for the establishment of a supplementary compensation fund, developed in the IMO, to the benefit of the victims of oil pollution. This would enhance the existing international fund. The UK's concern was that the EU should not commit itself at this stage to its own fund in the event of failure of negotiations in the IMO, for fear of prejudicing those negotiations, and we secured an amendment to this effect. The Conclusions also include commitments to a faster phasing out of single-hulled tankers and restrictions on those carrying very heavy oil. There is to be an analysis of available double-hull tanker capacity. Also included are: better implementation of port state control obligations, and possible measures by member states to prohibit within 200 miles of their coasts traffic carrying dangerous and polluting goods. The Council agreed on a Regulation establishing the Marco Polo programme to grant community financial aid to projects designed to achieve the shift of freight transport from road to other modes. The programme will have a total budget of 75 million euros. Political agreement was reached on a Regulation to prohibit the use of environmentally damaging anti- fouling paints on ships, in accordance with the latest IMO agreements. Conclusions were agreed on the integration of environment and sustainable development into transport policy, a continuation of the process begun at the Cardiff European Council in 1998. The Council debated the issue of Alpine transit and the ecopoint system for transit through Austria. Agreement could not be reached, and the presidency submitted the dossier to the General Affairs and External Relations Council. During the Council, Ministers signed the Agreement on Maritime Transport between the European Community and its member states, and the People's Republic of China.

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

87253; 396 c812-4W;396 c810-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects to add the A14 widening project to the Targeted Programme of Improvements.

Asked by

Lord Lansley (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2002

Reference

396 c812W;396 c810W; 87449

House

House of Commons

Treasury

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 26th November, ref 81821, what information he estimates is necessary in order to make an estimate of the cost. - (Holding answer 2 December 2002).

Asked by

Christopher Chope (Conservative)

Answering body

Treasury

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

84489; 396 c731W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What progress he has made in implementing the Government's 10 year transport plan in respect of road transport. (Failed OPQ). - Today publishing progress report, copy in Library.

Asked by

Desmond Swayne (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85918; 396 c685W;396 c701W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What recent representations he has received on the state of trunk roads. (Failed OPQ). - I regularly receive representations from a wide range of organisations and individuals on the state of trunk and local roads.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85933; 396 c682W;396 c698W

House

House of Commons

SLEEP DISORDERS AND AVOIDABLE ACCIDENTS

That this House recognises that a significant proportion of all road accidents resulting in death or serious injury is caused by sleepiness; notes the human misery caused by fatal road accidents, which cost around one million pounds each; further notes that at least 1 per cent. of the United Kingdom's...

Primary sponsor

Alice Mahon (Labour)

Type

Early day motions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

410

House

House of Commons

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Answered by

Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c531

House

House of Lords

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Answered by

Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c531

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, When he expects to announce the Government's decision on the options for improving the link between the M6 and the M56. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by

George Osborne (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85927; 396 c681W;396 c697W

House

House of Commons

Statement on transport investment

Statement on transport investment. (Inc ref to a report on progress since April 2001 on the 10-year investment plan for transport - in Library Dep 02/2511).

Lead member

Lord Darling of Roulanish

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Ministerial statements

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c710-26

House

House of Commons

Lords statement on transport investment

Lords statement on transport investment.

Lead member

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Ministerial statements

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c588-99

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will meet the Environment Secretary in the National Assembly for Wales to discuss the implications of the recent fatal accidents involving school children travelling home from school on a scheduled bus service.

Asked by

Huw Edwards (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c683W;396 c699W; 87384

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, If he will make a statement on his strategy to reduce the number of deaths on the road. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures and ref to "Tomorrow's roads - safer for everyone".

Asked by

Andrew Miller (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85931; 396 c682W;396 c698W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, If he will make a statement on the role of his Department in tackling the backlog of road maintenance on the road network. - Includes figures.

Asked by

David Rendel (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c685W;396 c701W; 85926

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, If he will make a statement on his plans for traffic and congestion reduction in England.

Asked by

Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c673; 85901

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What assessment he has made of the implications for his transport policy of the relative changes in the cost of travelling by (a) car, (b) rail and (c) bus since 1997. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by

Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85928; 396 c681W;396 c697W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, If he will make a statement on projected future levels of capital investment under the (a) Department for Transport and (b) Strategic Rail Authority 10 year plans for (i) railways, (ii) roads, (iii) multimodal studies and (iv) local transport. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by

Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85916; 396 c679W;396 c695W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What representations he has made to the road transport industry to reduce pollution from vehicles which can cause asthma; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Bill O'Brien (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85903; 396 c679

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

Answered by

David Jamieson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c679

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

Answered by

Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c673

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

1st supplementary on same.

Asked by

Bill O'Brien (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c679

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

1st supplementary on same.

Asked by

Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c673

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

Answered by

David Jamieson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c679

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

Answered by

Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c673

House

House of Commons

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

What progress has been made on the introduction of a carnet system for foreign hauliers.

Asked by

Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c531

House

House of Lords

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

1st supplementary on the charge to be paid by foreign hauliers.

Asked by

Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c531

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for construction of works on the A303 near Stonehenge; what the cost is; what works are proposed; what changes there have been to the original proposals; what assessment has been carried out of the impact of the works;...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 December 2002

Reference

86093; 396 c639W;396 c655W

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper HINF 2002/2672

Letter dated 10.12.2002 from Tony Blair PM to Iain Duncan Smith MP regarding how many major road schemes have been started since May 1997. Prime Minister. 2002.

Deposited by

Prime Minister

Type

Deposited papers

Date

13 December 2002

Reference

HINF 2002/2672

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper Dep 02/2450

A303 Stonehenge improvement: comparison of tunnel options. Prepared by Mott MacDonald. 13 p. HA. 2002.

Deposited by

Highways Agency; Mott MacDonald

Type

Deposited papers

Date

12 December 2002

Reference

Dep 02/2450

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport;Highways Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on extending the speed restriction south of Bagston Hill on the A49. - Inc text of letter from Tim Matthews of the Highways Agency.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

5 December 2002

For answer on

11 December 2002

Answered on

11 December 2002

Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on extending the speed restriction south of Bayston Hill on the A49. [86528] Mr. Jamieson: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to the hon. Member. Letter from T. Matthews to Mr. Paul Marsden, dated 11 December 2002: I have been asked by the Transport Minister, David Jamieson, to reply to your recent question about extending the speed limit south of Bayston Hill on the A49 Trunk Road. There are a number of criteria that are used when deciding an appropriate speed limit, including the nature of the road and its surroundings, existing traffic speeds and the accident rate. The speed limit should appear reasonable to most drivers and have the support of the police, who have responsibility for enforcement. The 30 mph speed limit through Bayston Hill was introduced in 1997 as part of a traffic calming scheme through the village. The length south of Bayston Hill is much more rural in character, there have been only two incidents in the last three years, resulting in two minor injuries. Most drivers would consider that a reduction in the limit there would be inappropriate for the conditions and it is unlikely that the police would support any change. In the circumstances, it would therefore be difficult for us to justify an extension of the limit. That said, the Route Management Strategy for the A49 between Ross-on-Wye and Shrewsbury, which went out to public consultation earlier this year, is examining the appropriateness of all existing speed limits along the route, including Bayston Hill. Amongst other things, it will identify a short and long term programme of improvements and aim at a consistent speed strategy. If anomalies are found, changes will be made. A report is due early in the new year. I hope this is helpful. If you would like more information, the Agency's Route Sponsor for the A49, Dennis Wheeler, would be pleased to assist. He can be contacted at our offices at Broadway, Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1BL, or by telephone on 0121 678 8126.

Date

11 December 2002

Reference

396 c350W;396 c349-50W; 86528

House

House of Commons

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the impact of traffic conditions and public transport services on the life and economy of London

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the impact of traffic conditions and public transport services on the life and economy of London. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member

Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes

Answering member

Baroness Hanham

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Parliamentary proceedings

Date

11 December 2002

Reference

642 c277-307

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his Answer of 2nd December, Official Report, 395 c498W, if he will place in the Library the calculations upon which his long-term grant offer is made. (Further information on 18.12.2002 in Daily Part 396 c815W and on 11.12.2002 in Bound...

Asked by

Richard Ottaway (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

85742; 396 c210W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport;Highways Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many trunk road excavations there have been in each Shropshire constituency in each year since 1997, and what the cost was in each case. - Inc text of letter from Tim Matthews of Highways Agency.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

85633; 396 c215-6W

House

House of Commons

Statement on investment in transport infrastructure

Statement on investment in transport infrastructure. (Inc ref to local transport plan allocations 2003/04 and responses to road recommendations in five areas - in Library)

Lead member

Lord Darling of Roulanish

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Ministerial statements

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

396 c155-72

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the value for money to (a) his Department and (b) the other public funds of road building schemes, including those relating to road improvements and operations, using the design, build, finance and operate contracting method.

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

86098; 396 c211-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many road building schemes using the design, build, finance and operate contracting method are (a) completed and (b) under construction; what the estimated cost to public funds is for each project over the life time of the DBFO contract; and if...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

3 December 2002

For answer on

10 December 2002

Answered on

10 December 2002

Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many road building schemes using the design, build, finance and operate contracting method are (a) completed and (b) under construction; what the estimated cost to public funds is for each project over the lifetime of the DBFO contract; and if he will make a statement. [86100] Mr. Jamieson: There are nine design build finance and operate schemes of which one is under construction (Al30) and eight have been completed. The cost to the public funds over the life (30 years) of the eight completed projects are: £ million _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Project Estimated cost M1-A1 232 A1(M) 154 A417 A419 112 A69 62 M40 182 A19 136 A50 67 A30/A35 148 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The above figures are net present values calculated at an 8 per cent. real discount rate. The Government are also prepared to consider providing assistance to local authorities to provide roads through a design build finance and operate contract. To date only the A130 road has been procured in this way. That road was constructed in two stages. The first stage has been completed and the second stage is expected to open shortly. The estimated cost to public funds over the life of the project is £105 million at 1997 prices.

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

396 c212W; 86100

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which local authorities received supplementary credit approvals related to roads maintenance and repair in each financial year since 2000-01; and what the total amount received was in each case for (a) flood damage and (b) other causes. - Inc figures and table.

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

3 December 2002

For answer on

10 December 2002

Answered on

10 December 2002

Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport which local authorities received supplementary credit approvals related to roads maintenance and repair in each financial year since 2000-01; and what the total amount received was in each case for (a) flood damage and (b) other causes. [86110] Mr. Jamieson: All local authorities in England (outside London) received capital support in the form of supplementary credit approvals for road maintenance in 2000-01 and 2001-02. Capital support to authorities for road maintenance in 2002-03 is in the form of basic credit approvals except for major maintenance schemes with a gross cost exceeding £5 million. The following four authorities have received supplementary credit approvals in 2002-03 for major maintenance schemes: Bedfordshire Halton Newcastle Upon Tyne Oldham The support made available to authorities each year does not separately identify the provision for road maintenance and repair relating to flood damage and to other causes. We separately provided £23 million in 2001-02 in support to the following 22 authorities in England for the repair of roads worst affected by flooding in the previous winter and spring: Amount in thousands (£000) _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Local authority names Flood damage 2001-02 Brighton and Hove 341 Derby 106 Hartlepool 66 Herefordshire 988 Medway 162 Portsmouth 180 Redcar and Cleveland 195 Telford and The Wrekin 401 West Berkshire 364 Devon 879 East Sussex 1,656 Gloucestershire 894 Hampshire 5,051 Kent 5,333 North Yorkshire 1,258 Northumberland 100 Shropshire 256 Surrey 1,440 West Sussex 1,684 Wiltshire 930 Oldham 931 LB Richmond 50 Total 23,265 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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10 December 2002

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86110; 396 c214-5W

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