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My Lords, my task is very simple this afternoon, and that is to thank the Government and congratulate them on bringing forward Amendments 245 and 265, which will ensure that proper enforcement action can now be taken against those who breach parking conditions and park on pavements. This has long...
My Lords, my task is very simple this afternoon, and that is to thank the Government and congratulate them on bringing forward Amendments 245 and 265, which will ensure that proper enforcement action can now be taken against those who breach parking conditions and park on pavements. This has long...
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are examining road access issues relating to the south, south-west and west regions in considering the future of the Heathrow Express service; and whether those considerations will cover the optimal public transport solutions for an expanded Heathrow Airport.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are examining road access issues relating to the south, south-west and west regions in considering the future of the Heathrow Express service; and whether those considerations will cover the optimal public transport solutions for an expanded Heathrow Airport.
The Government recognises the vital role that surface access will play as part of any future expansion of Heathrow Airport. As part of the review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), launched on 22 October 2025, we will consider the transport infrastructure required to support a third runway. This will include rail and road connectivity, alongside public transport mode share targets and will consider the impacts for travellers from different regions. While it would not be appropriate to pre-empt the outcome of the ANPS review at this stage, it will be the responsibility of any expansion promoter to set out a surface access strategy demonstrating how they will meet the requirements set out in the ANPS.
My department is currently considering the future ownership structure of the Heathrow Express, and a decision will be announced in due course.
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 121A on behalf of my noble friend Lord Blunkett who sends his apologies to the Committee this afternoon. He has a long-standing appointment that he could not cancel, so he asked me to speak to his amendment on his behalf. The noble Lord,...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 121A on behalf of my noble friend Lord Blunkett who sends his apologies to the Committee this afternoon. He has a long-standing appointment that he could not cancel, so he asked me to speak to his amendment on his behalf. The noble Lord,...
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My Lords, I am rarely disappointed by the words of the Minister on matters relating to transport. I am delighted that he concedes that the Blunkett amendment is close to perfection; I think it is. I rather hope that, between now and Report, those of us who want to see...
My Lords, I am rarely disappointed by the words of the Minister on matters relating to transport. I am delighted that he concedes that the Blunkett amendment is close to perfection; I think it is. I rather hope that, between now and Report, those of us who want to see...
My Lords, I have three amendments in this group, Amendments 120A to 120C. They are part of a theme that has been talked about before: the degree of devolution and centralisation of existing powers. In general, the Bill is a welcome move towards greater devolution, and my amendments were tabled...
My Lords, I have three amendments in this group, Amendments 120A to 120C. They are part of a theme that has been talked about before: the degree of devolution and centralisation of existing powers. In general, the Bill is a welcome move towards greater devolution, and my amendments were tabled...
My Lords, what a pleasure it is to follow the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, on this topic. First I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Borwick, on sponsoring and leading on the Bill, as well as his honourable friend in another place Peter Gibson and my honourable friend...
My Lords, what a pleasure it is to follow the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, on this topic. First I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Borwick, on sponsoring and leading on the Bill, as well as his honourable friend in another place Peter Gibson and my honourable friend...
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate, if any, they have made of the number of deaths in England and Wales involving personnel deployed to provide roadside assistance and repairs services on A-roads and motorways in each year since 2010.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate, if any, they have made of the number of deaths in England and Wales involving personnel deployed to provide roadside assistance and repairs services on A-roads and motorways in each year since 2010.
The Department does not hold specific data on deaths involving personnel deployed to provide roadside assistance and repair services, as this information is not required when road accidents are reported to the police through the Stats19 accident reporting form.
The Department periodically reviews the data collection on personal injury road accidents reported to the police, in a process called Stats19 reviews. A Stats19 review started in autumn 2018 and is currently considering what amendments need to be made to the collection.
In making recommendations for change, the review considers evidence on the burden this would impose on the police to collect it for every accident, the practicality and likely quality of the data collected and potential benefits in building the road safety evidence base to save lives. We aim to consult on potential changes to the collection in 2020 following detailed engagement with the police and road safety organisations in 2019.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide further hazard warning and safety assurance for personnel providing roadside assistance and repair services.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide further hazard warning and safety assurance for personnel providing roadside assistance and repair services.
Highways England recently worked with the SURVIVE group, a partnership between the National Police Chiefs' Council, the breakdown/recovery industry, Highways England and other service providers, to introduce ten ‘Overarching Rules’ for recovery operators providing roadside assistance and repair services. These have been welcomed by all SURVIVE members.
Highways England has also worked with REACT, the national training arm for tyre fitters across England, who regularly operate on the strategic road network.
Highways England would not expect or encourage a recovery operator to work in a live lane without the appropriate support from Highways England staff, a police officer or other appropriate traffic management. Highways England’s traffic officers are trained to protect all vulnerable road users and work to the principle that they only leave a scene once it is clear, or suitable control measures are in place.
In 2017 Highways England worked with the roadside recovery industry and the emergency services to consider four different recovery scenarios for smart motorways. These scenarios were tested live on a full-scale mock-up of an emergency area. As a result of this collaborative exercise, SURVIVE’s best practice guidelines were updated, covering communications and procedures for recovery on a smart motorway. An information film with supporting materials was also produced, and became a core part of an improved training package shared across the recovery industry.
To ask Her Majesty's Government on what basis an increase to the small claims limit to £5,000 associated with the Civil Liability Bill has been calculated.
To ask Her Majesty's Government on what basis an increase to the small claims limit to £5,000 associated with the Civil Liability Bill has been calculated.
It is the Government’s opinion that minor low value Road Traffic Accident (RTA) related personal injury claims are suitable to be heard in the small claims track. Claims under £5,000 are relatively minor and straightforward and are not so complex as to routinely require a lawyer. Handling these claims in the small claims track will reduce the cost of these claims for all motorists. In addition, in 2013, the then Government consulted on increasing the limit for RTA related claims to £5,000 and committed to keeping the issue under consideration for implementation when appropriate. The Government believes that it is right to return to this proportionate and appropriate measure now and that £5,000 is the right level to set for RTA related claims.
The limit for all other types of claims will though be increased in line with inflation to £2,000, allowing the more complex employers/public liability cases to remain in the fast track. The Retail Price Index is the appropriate measure to increase the small claims track limit because it is the index used to update damage awards in the Judicial College Guidelines.
What are the educational initiatives targeted at 14 to 18 year-old road users within each local highway authority area in 2006-07 and 2007-08; and what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the initiatives in connection with young road users.
What are the educational initiatives targeted at 14 to 18 year-old road users within each local highway authority area in 2006-07 and 2007-08; and what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the initiatives in connection with young road users.
What plans they have to include any evaluation in the current road safety programme of the Department for Transport in connection with young road users.
What plans they have to include any evaluation in the current road safety programme of the Department for Transport in connection with young road users.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any plans to extend charges for road use.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any plans to extend charges for road use.
In respect of each local authority road scheme under construction or with full approval, what is (a) the estimated cost at full approval stage; (b) the benefit to cost ratio at full approval stage; (c) the current estimated gross cost of completion; and (d) the benefit to cost ratio using...
In respect of each local authority road scheme under construction or with full approval, what is (a) the estimated cost at full approval stage; (b) the benefit to cost ratio at full approval stage; (c) the current estimated gross cost of completion; and (d) the benefit to cost ratio using...
| Scheme Name | Local Authority | Benefit to Cost Ratio (BCR) at Full Approval |
| Selly Oak Relief Road | Birmingham City Council | 2.8 |
| A6096 Ilkeston-Awsworth Link | Derbyshire County Council | 2.37 |
| East Leeds Link Road | Leeds City Council | 2.9 |
| Leeds Inner Ring Road—Stage 7 | Leeds City Council | 10.6 |
| Tunstall Northern Bypass | Stoke-on-Trent Council | 3.5 |
| Markham Vale (aka Markham Employment Growth Zone) | Derbyshire County Council | 2.85 |
| A631—West Bawtry Road Improvements | Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | 8.5 |
| A66 Darlington Eastern Transport Corridor | Darlington City Council | 4.38 |
| Brierley Hill Access Network | Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | 5.6 |
| M4 Junction 11 (Green Park Improvements) and Mereoak Roundabout | Reading Borough Council | 7.68 |
| Hemsworth to A1 Link | Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council | 2.7 |
| Glasshoughton Coalfields Link Road | Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council | 3.1 |
| Owen Street Level Crossing Relief Road | Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 2.69 |
| Rugby Western Relief Road | Warwickshire County Council | 5.13 |
| A688 Wheatley Hill to Bowburn Link Road | Durham County Council | 3.7 |
| A47 Earl Shilton Bypass | Leicestershire County Council | 5.6 |
| A1073—Spalding to Eye Improvement Scheme | Lincolnshire County Council | 4.85 |
| North Middlesbrough Accessibility Improvements | North Middlesbrough Council | 6.29 |
| B1115—Stowmarket Relief Road | Suffolk County Council | 2.63 |
| Ridgmont Bypass and Woburn Link Road | Bedfordshire County Council | 4.3 |
| A6 Bedford Western Bypass | Bedfordshire County Council | 3.6 |
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Transport (Ruth Kelly) has made the following Ministerial Statement. Roads are vital to our way of life, connecting people with jobs, schools, shops, family and friends. We must ensure that road users have reliable journeys on safe, well-managed roads. So today...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Transport (Ruth Kelly) has made the following Ministerial Statement. Roads are vital to our way of life, connecting people with jobs, schools, shops, family and friends. We must ensure that road users have reliable journeys on safe, well-managed roads. So today...