Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the provisions of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 relating to blood alcohol levels in pilots, flight crew and other personnel to be implemented; and what the reasons are for the delay.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the provisions of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 relating to blood alcohol levels in pilots, flight crew and other personnel to be implemented; and what the reasons are for the delay. [140127] Mr. McNulty: Part V of the Railways and Transport Safety Act will be commenced once the equipment to be used by the police to test suspected offenders has received formal approval for use at the new low aviation limit. This process is now approaching completion. On receipt of the necessary type approval certificates, a period of approximately one month will be required to modify existing police equipment and to train officers for its use in the aviation environment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 140127; 413 c1459W;413 c1455W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Aviation Blood alcohol levels Administrative delays Crew Equipment Misuse Screening Safety
Legislation: Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk