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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many miles of (a) motorway and (b) trunk road in Hampshire are classified as being in disrepair. - (Holding answer 25 October 2004).

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 October 2004

Reference

425 c1226W; 193498

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much money his Department allocated to Hampshire County Council for the maintenance of (a) principal roads and (b) minor roads in Hampshire in (i) 2003, (ii) 2002, (iii) 2001 and (iv) 2000; and what steps he has taken to monitor expenditure...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

14 July 2003

For answer on

17 July 2003

Answered on

17 July 2003

Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much money his Department allocated to Hampshire county council for the maintenance of (a) principal roads and (b) minor roads in Hampshire in (i) 2003, (ii) 2002, (iii) 2001 and (iv) 2000; and what steps he has taken to monitor expenditure by the council in each case. [126378] Mr. Jamieson: As part of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) process, we have allocated the following funds to Hampshire county council for the capital maintenance of principal roads, bridges and non-principal roads. It is for the Council to decide how best to allocate these resources between different maintenance priorities. The Council also receives revenue funding from the Government, although the amount for road maintenance is not identified separately. Use of these resources is monitored through the Annual Progress Report which all local highway authorities are required to submit to my Department. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Allocation (£ million) 2000-01 4.388 2001-021 14.921 2002-03 10.524 2003-04 13.156 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Includes £5.051 allocated in August 2001 for emergency repairs to flood damaged roads.

Date

17 July 2003

Reference

126378; 409 c621-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions;Highways Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what the criteria are for prioritising the targets for the resurfacing of concrete trunk roads and motorways under the 10 year plan; what the annual budget is for the motorway and trunk road noise barrier programme; and...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 December 2001

Reference

376 c287-90W; 19790;19792;19794;19791;19793

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

What is his assessment of the potential safety benefits of fitting lights to all bicycles; what is his policy on the fitting of lights to all bicycles; and what representations he has had from the cycle industry and from groups representing cyclists.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 July 1997

Reference

12228; 299 c535W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd July, Official Report, column 494W, when he expects to be able to make an announcement on the outcome of the development work on shadow toll payment mechanisms. - Ref to 298 c494W.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 July 1997

Reference

10681; 299 c396W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd July, Official Report, column 494W, if he will announce whether the development work on payment mechanisms for possible application to the A40 West London Approach and A13 Thames Gateway DBFO projects has been successful at the same time as he announces the results of...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 July 1997

Reference

10678; 299 c396W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Pursuant to his answer of 22 July, Official Report, column 494, concerning shadow toll payment mechanisms, what factors are being considered in the development work on payment mechanisms.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

29 July 1997

Reference

10680; 299 c205W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Pursuant to his answer of 22 July, Official Report, column 494, whether, if the development work on payment mechanisms is successful, such mechanisms can be applied to roads which have already been approved by him.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

29 July 1997

Reference

10679; 299 c205W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

When he plans to make an announcement on the outcome of the accelerated roads review.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

28 July 1997

Answered on

28 July 1997

Mr. Gerrard: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement about the roads review. [11286] Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he plans to make an announcement on the outcome of the accelerated roads review. [10665] Mr. Faber: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the future of the A36 road improvement between Codford and Heytesbury. [11057] Dr. Strang: I am today launching a public consultation on the roads review. This seeks views on the role which the trunk road network should play in our integrated transport strategy. Our general approach is to look at the transport problems which lie behind proposals for roads schemes and then to seek solutions which are environmentally sustainable. We invite comments on how we should respond to increasing congestion. We intend to bring a fresh approach to the process of making decisions on the roads programme. We will take a more strategic view and judge proposals on the criteria of accessibility, safety, economy, the environment and integration--which we are adding to the four manifesto criteria as it is fundamental to our whole approach to transport policy. A further key aspect is the development of an investment strategy for the trunk road network. The consultation invites contributions to this process. Other issues raised include where responsibility should lie for the trunk roads; how trunk roads investment should be planned in the future as part of strengthened arrangements of co-ordinating the planning of land-use, economic development and transport at the regional level; and funding of the trunk road system. The Government remains committed to seeking ways for the private sector to contribute to the provision of transport infrastructure including, where appropriate, road construction and maintenance projects. The review will consider the possibilities. Copies of the consultative document, "What Role for Trunk Roads in England?" are being sent to interested parties and placed in the Library of the House. It is also available from my Department and on the Internet. I am also today announcing the results of our accelerated review of 12 urgent cases. They have all been assessed against the criteria of integration, accessibility, safety, economy and environmental impact. We have concluded that: The environmental disbenefits including, in particular, the impact on a sensitive landscape, of the proposed Salisbury bypass outweigh the benefits to through traffic and to Salisbury and the villages bypassed. The scheme has therefore been cancelled. A study will consider alternative solutions to the area's traffic problems. The remaining schemes in the former Wessex link project will be considered on their merits in the main review. The Inspector's recommendations on the Birmingham northern relief road should be accepted and the scheme approved. This is a nationally strategic route of the first importance. The capacity of the M6 at this point cannot be increased. The BNRR also opens up opportunities for more integrated road- rail freight links. The full reasons for this decision are set out in the decision letter, copies of which have been placed in the Library of the House. It is now up to the concessionaire to show what the private sector can do and deliver this vital project quickly. The A13 Thames gateway schemes will be taken forward. These will provide the transport infrastructure needed for regeneration of east London and docklands. They will help improve accessibility to areas of east London including the Royal docks and the lower Lea valley where key development sites are capable of generating significant job opportunities. The M66 Denton Middleton contract 3 and the A564 Derby Southern bypass contract B will go ahead. Both are final links necessary to unlock the full benefits of much larger projects. The M66 scheme is the final six mile section of the strategic Manchester motorway box. The Derby southern bypass is similarly the final section in a strategic east-west route. We will honour the commitment given by the previous Government to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Bill Committee to use all reasonable endeavours to see that the M2/A2 widening works are completed within the period of the construction of the CTRL and that the construction arrangements of the two projects are co-ordinated to minimise disruption to the public. This scheme will facilitate integrated road and rail investment and services, for example by encouraging full use of Ebbsfleet station on the CTRL. The M62/M606 link roads will be considered further in the main review. An early decision is not required on transport grounds. The A40 scheme in the west of London would have the effect of encouraging car commuting where public transport alternatives exist. This would not be justified and the scheme will therefore be cancelled. Alternative solutions to local problems will be sought. Having reviewed the Cumbria-Bradford, South Midlands and Weald and Downland projects on transport grounds against our criteria, we have concluded that the individual schemes in these projects do not merit priority over many similar schemes which are to be considered in the main review. The schemes which made up these projects will be considered in the main review. We will continue to consider in detail whether the M25 should be widened between Junctions 12 and 15 as proposed as a controlled motorway, with appropriate traffic management measures, complemented by other transport strategies.

Date

28 July 1997

Reference

10665; 299 c34-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Pursuant to his Answer of 15th July, Official Report, 298 c131W, whether the results of the development work on refining the shadow toll payment mechanism so that it is less dependent upon traffic related payments will cover those schemes contained in the accelerated review; in what circumstances shadow tolling of...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

298 c494W;298 c492W; 9957;9958;9959

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

What guidelines his Department issues to (a) the Driver Licensing Authority, (b) police authorities, (c) doctors and (d) optometrists in respect of advice to older drivers who are considering giving up driving.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9298; 298 c498W;298 c496W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

If he will investigate the use of directional arrows at traffic signals with the objective of simplifying decision making for older drivers.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9296; 298 c498W;298 c496W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions;Highways Agency

If he will review the sight distance standards for non-signalised junction designs to take account of the perception-reaction characteristics of older drivers. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

22 July 1997

Answered on

22 July 1997

Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will review the sight distance standards for non-signalised junction designs to take account of the perception-reaction characteristics of older drivers. [9295] Ms Jackson: I have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. David Chidgey, dated 22 July 1997: The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions has asked me to reply to your recent question concerning a possible review of the sight distance standards for non-signalised junction designs to take account of the perception-reaction characteristics of older drivers. The standards issued by the Highways Agency for non-signalled cross-road junctions were reviewed and updated in 1995 and for roundabouts in 1993. UK standards are similar in this respect to most European standards. The sight distance standards in the documents take account of a range of perception-reaction characteristics which includes that of older drivers. Perception-reaction characteristics comprise the time taken to see a sign, feature or hazard, decide what action is necessary, and take action: our standards assume two seconds perception-reaction time. Experience and judgement are important to perceiving and avoiding any potential hazard, though perception-reaction processes slow with advancing age, experience and judgement improve. In 1995 the Highways Agency reviewed whether road design standards should be amended to allow for demographic changes. Our study concluded that at present sight distance standards are appropriate for drivers with the range of perception-reaction characteristics prevalent in the driving population.

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9295; 298 c497W;298 c495W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

What steps he is taking to work with other European countries towards developing a common approach to helping older drivers.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9302; 298 c498W;298 c496W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

What measures his Department takes to make drivers aware of declining sensory and cognitive abilities as they get older. - Inc ref to Department's leaflet "Advice to Older Drivers" (copies to be deposited in Library). (DEP/3 5224).

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9300; 298 c497W;298 c495W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

If he will work with the motor industry to develop industry best practice for secondary protection against accidents for older drivers.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 July 1997

Reference

9301; 298 c496-7W;298 c494-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

What assessment he has made of shadow tolling as a way of funding road-building; and as part of an integrated transport strategy; and the potential consequences for local demand management and improvements in public transport of shadow tolling; and what assessment he has made of the potential environmental consequences of...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 July 1997

Reference

298 c131-2W; 8222;8223;8224;8225

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

If it is his policy that the proposed Leyton Relief Road southern section will be funded by public money.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 July 1997

Reference

7349; 297 c493W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Transport

What plans he has for further consultations relating to Improving Safety for Learner Motorcyclists; and if he will allow an additional three month period for existing riders who do not have CBT to undertake training without having their licence revoked.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 January 1997

Reference

11462; 288 c562W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Transport

If the programme of bridge inspection and strengthening associated with the use of 40 tonne lorries will be completed by 1st January 1999; and what is the present estimate of the cost of this programme. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 January 1997

Reference

10903; 288 c488-9W

House

House of Commons

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