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My Lords, is it not the case that the UK used to have an excellent establishment for designing and developing armoured fighting vehicles, namely the fighting vehicles research and development establishment at Chertsey? It designed vehicles such as the Centurion, Chieftain and Challenger; it probably had a hand in the...
My Lords, is it not the case that the UK used to have an excellent establishment for designing and developing armoured fighting vehicles, namely the fighting vehicles research and development establishment at Chertsey? It designed vehicles such as the Centurion, Chieftain and Challenger; it probably had a hand in the...
My Lords, perhaps I may have another bite of the cherry. My noble friend said that there was growth potential in Ajax, but is it not the case that Ajax was developed from the ASCOD programme, and the Ajax vehicle is far heavier than the ASCOD vehicle, which replaced a...
My Lords, perhaps I may have another bite of the cherry. My noble friend said that there was growth potential in Ajax, but is it not the case that Ajax was developed from the ASCOD programme, and the Ajax vehicle is far heavier than the ASCOD vehicle, which replaced a...
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the salary range for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-employed heavy vehicle testers who undertake tests at authorised testing facilities; and what travel allowances are available to them.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the salary range for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-employed heavy vehicle testers who undertake tests at authorised testing facilities; and what travel allowances are available to them.
Vehicle Standards Assessors (VSA) conduct heavy goods vehicle (HGV) tests at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATF).
The basic annual salary for a VSA is £21,167 plus a technical recruitment allowance of £2,590 per annum. In addition, they receive one of two payments dependent on their committed availability to be scheduled for testing as follows:
Option A:
An annual payment of £2,400 for being scheduled between 06:00 â 22:00 Monday to Friday and 06:00 â 18:00 Saturday
Option B:
An annual payment of £3,500 for being scheduled in line with Option A above plus:
06:00 â 18:00 Sunday
06:00 â 18:00 Bank Holiday
22:00 â 06:00 Monday â Friday
18:00 â 06:00 Saturday â Sunday & Bank Holidays
This means the financial package available to VSAs is between £26,157 and £27,257. This is subject to normal Civil Service pay review which, following TU negotiation, is effective from 1 October annually.
VSAs may have a lease car provided by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and can claim work relate mileage at the rate set by HMRC: currently this is 8p or 9p mile dependent on engine size. DVSA employees who use their own car for work purposes can claim either 25p or 35p per mile depending on the length of employment.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many heavy goods vehicles have been issued with a certificate of temporary exemption from plating or testing under section 53(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, during each of the last five calendar years before 31 December 2019.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many heavy goods vehicles have been issued with a certificate of temporary exemption from plating or testing under section 53(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, during each of the last five calendar years before 31 December 2019.
There were no heavy goods vehicles issued with a certificate of temporary exemption from plating or testing under section 53(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 during each of the last five calendar years before 31 December 2019.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators are expected to carry out six-weekly safety inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic; whether they are conducting such inspections; and if so, why it is not possible to carry out statutory MOT tests on HGVs.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators are expected to carry out six-weekly safety inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic; whether they are conducting such inspections; and if so, why it is not possible to carry out statutory MOT tests on HGVs.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators are expected to maintain their vehicles in order to ensure their safety at all times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, specific guidance relating to periodic maintenance inspections was published by the Traffic Commissioners, setting out circumstances in which inspection periods may be extended.
Primary legislation identifies annual testing for heavy goods vehicles as distinct from the MOT scheme. For most heavy vehicles the statutory annual tests are an independent check which supplements the periodic maintenance inspections. Permitting a wider range of testers for the statutory annual HGV test would require significant work to establish a regime which assures the quality and independence of testing and manages road safety risk and financial incentives.
My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for raising this issue, but I think that the order is a sensible precaution. I believe that the Minister and her department are operating magnificently. For instance, last week she and her officials sorted out a problem I had...
My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for raising this issue, but I think that the order is a sensible precaution. I believe that the Minister and her department are operating magnificently. For instance, last week she and her officials sorted out a problem I had...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of European Union proposals for the introduction of a roadworthiness test for caravans, and in particular the practicality of establishing test centres across the United Kingdom and the potential cost to caravan owners.[HL1340]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of European Union proposals for the introduction of a roadworthiness test for caravans, and in particular the practicality of establishing test centres across the United Kingdom and the potential cost to caravan owners.[HL1340]
In May, the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee of MEPs has proposed an amendment to the Commission's proposals on roadworthiness which would have the requirement to see caravans tested separately. Previously, proposals for testing small trailers (including caravans) had been rejected by Member States at the December Transport Council. The Government's intention is to continue to oppose such a measure. We do not yet have a developed assessment of the costs and benefits of this specific measure but we estimate that it could require around 200,000 tests on caravans per year.
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I attended the last Transport Council of the Cypriot Presidency in Brussels on Thursday 20 December.
The Council agreed a general approach on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I attended the last Transport Council of the Cypriot Presidency in Brussels on Thursday 20 December.
The Council agreed a general approach on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I will attend the last Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency (the presidency) taking place in Brussels on Thursday 20 December.
The council will be asked to reach a general approach on the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I will attend the last Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency (the presidency) taking place in Brussels on Thursday 20 December.
The council will be asked to reach a general approach on the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I am today publishing the Government’s response to the Motorists’ Forum sub-group report recommendations.
The Motorists’ Forum has set out a raft of recommendations aimed at making sure motorists have the best possible...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I am today publishing the Government’s response to the Motorists’ Forum sub-group report recommendations.
The Motorists’ Forum has set out a raft of recommendations aimed at making sure motorists have the best possible...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I am today announcing the publication of a consultation document on the Department for Transport’s Motoring Services Strategy. In line with the Government’s broader vision for public services as set out in the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I am today announcing the publication of a consultation document on the Department for Transport’s Motoring Services Strategy. In line with the Government’s broader vision for public services as set out in the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I regret to inform the House that there was an inaccuracy in the answer given by the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to Parliamentary Question 97198 on 1 March (Official Report, col. 450W) about driving:...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I regret to inform the House that there was an inaccuracy in the answer given by the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to Parliamentary Question 97198 on 1 March (Official Report, col. 450W) about driving:...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Statement by Earl Attlee on 5 November (WS 74), what is the current state of negotiations on the proposed European Union directive on roadworthiness testing for motor vehicles and their trailers.[HL3161]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Statement by Earl Attlee on 5 November (WS 74), what is the current state of negotiations on the proposed European Union directive on roadworthiness testing for motor vehicles and their trailers.[HL3161]
Only the draft regulation on periodic technical inspection has been discussed so far. On 1 November the Cypriot presidency produced a revised text proposing to change the regulation to a directive. This revision has addressed some of the issues raised by member states and will be considered at further working group meetings. The Government will continue to challenge those provisions that imply unmerited costs.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the proposals by the European Commission to harmonise European Union roadworthiness regulations; and what effect these proposals will have on the ownership of classic and vintage cars in the United Kingdom.[HL2996]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the proposals by the European Commission to harmonise European Union roadworthiness regulations; and what effect these proposals will have on the ownership of classic and vintage cars in the United Kingdom.[HL2996]
An initial assessment has been made on the proposal which suggests potential significant costs to the UK. At the recent Transport Council the Government intervened and expressed serious concerns about the proposal, which will remove the requirement to have an annual roadworthiness test for vehicles over 30 years old and of historic interest, while limiting allowable modifications. The Government will continue to challenge those provisions that imply unmerited costs.
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I attended the first Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October.
The council reached general approach on two proposals to amend EU legislation allowing the enforcement of certain provisions of...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Stephen Hammond) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I attended the first Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October.
The council reached general approach on two proposals to amend EU legislation allowing the enforcement of certain provisions of...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Transport (Patrick McLoughlin) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I will attend the first Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency (the presidency) in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October.
The presidency hopes to achieve general approach on three proposals:
the first is a...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Transport (Patrick McLoughlin) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I will attend the first Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency (the presidency) in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October.
The presidency hopes to achieve general approach on three proposals:
the first is a...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
Today I am announcing the Government’s plan to exempt all vehicles of historic interest (vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1960) in Great Britain (GB) from statutory MoT test, as allowed under Article...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
Today I am announcing the Government’s plan to exempt all vehicles of historic interest (vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1960) in Great Britain (GB) from statutory MoT test, as allowed under Article...
To ask Her Majesty's Government, in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, how many (1) heavy goods vehicles, (2) buses and (3) other vehicles were involved in collisions with (a) cyclists, and (b) pedestrians; and following each of these types of collisions, how many drivers had their eyes tested immediately following...
To ask Her Majesty's Government, in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, how many (1) heavy goods vehicles, (2) buses and (3) other vehicles were involved in collisions with (a) cyclists, and (b) pedestrians; and following each of these types of collisions, how many drivers had their eyes tested immediately following...
| Vehicles in accidents involving | |||
| Vehicle type | (a) Pedal cycle | (b) Pedestrian, injured by vehicle | |
| 2008 | HGV | 370 | 507 |
| Bus or Coach | 416 | 1,511 | |
| Other vehicle | 32,326 | 25,536 | |
| 2009 | HGV | 302 | 423 |
| Bus or Coach | 441 | 1,357 | |
| Other vehicle | 33,850 | 24,185 | |
| 2010 | HGV | 363 | 382 |
| Bus or Coach | 470 | 1,347 | |
| Other vehicle | 34,090 | 23,309 |
To ask Her Majesty's Government how often a person must have their eyesight tested in order to retain a licence to operate, fly or drive a (1) plane, (2) train, (3) bus, (4) passenger ferry, (5) heavy goods vehicle, (6) motorbike, and (7) car.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how often a person must have their eyesight tested in order to retain a licence to operate, fly or drive a (1) plane, (2) train, (3) bus, (4) passenger ferry, (5) heavy goods vehicle, (6) motorbike, and (7) car.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many heavy goods vehicles were given an MoT test in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; how many heavy goods vehicles in each year failed their MoT and how old they were; and of those heavy goods vehicles failing, how many (1) were undergoing their...
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many heavy goods vehicles were given an MoT test in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; how many heavy goods vehicles in each year failed their MoT and how old they were; and of those heavy goods vehicles failing, how many (1) were undergoing their...
| Table A1.3 HGV motor vehicle initial test fail rate by age | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Apr-Feb 2011/12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 |
| Up to 1 year | 8.1% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 14.1% |
| 2 years | 8.7% | 8.9% | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| 3 years | 9.8% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| 4 years | 13.1% | 13.9% | 17.3% | 21.7% |
| 5 years | 15.6% | 17.1% | 19.8% | 23.8% |
| 6 years | 18.9% | 20.0% | 22.2% | 28.5% |
| 7 years | 23.4% | 23.8% | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| 8 years | 25.8% | 28.0% | 32.4% | 38.7% |
| 9 years | 29.7% | 31.0% | 37.1% | 41.8% |
| 10 years | 33.0% | 35.3% | 41.4% | 44.6% |
| 11 years | 36.6% | 37.6% | 40.9% | 47.4% |
| 12+ years | 42.7% | 43.4% | 45.3% | 51.5% |
| Total HGV Vehicle Tests | 374,758 | 425,918 | 443,493 | 457,782 |
| Total HGV Vehicle Fails | 93,352 | 108,737 | 121,365 | 148,138 |
| First MoT (for fails only) | 322 | 329 | 353 | 537 |
| PRS (overall) | 40,137 | 45,531 | 52,715 | 67,248 |
| Table A1.7 Top ten reasons for HGV motor vehicle fails | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Testable Item | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 |
| Headlamp Aim | 11.1% | 12.8% | 17.3% |
| Lamps | 4.9% | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| Service Brake Performance | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Brake System Components | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Secondary Brake Performance | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Parking Brake Performance | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Speedo-Tacho | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Bumper-Side Guards | 1.5% | - | - |
| Suspension | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Steering Mechanism | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Mirrors | - | 1.6% | - |
| Warning Lamps | - | - | 1.6% |