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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the change in estimated costs for lines two and three has been of the Nottingham NET tram system since his Department accepted the final submission.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the change in estimated costs for lines two and three has been of the Nottingham NET tram system since his Department accepted the final submission.
Asked by
Alan Simpson
(Labour)
Answered by
Tom Harris
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 October 2006
For answer on
16 October 2006
Answered on
25 October 2006
We received the final information from the promoters in response to our questions in spring this year. At that time, the promoters estimated that the scheme would require central Government funding of £422 million PFI credits, and a local contribution of £140.6 million (in present value).Today we approved programme entry for the NET extensions, with central Government funding of £437 million PFI credits, on the basis of the promoter’s latest estimates. The latest estimate for the required local contribution is £141.0 million (in present value).
Subjects
Nottingham; Trams; Nottingham Express Transit
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
450 c1866W;450 c1872W; 94198
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend’s predecessor assured the House on many occasions that road charging would not be a condition for future funding of the tram system in Manchester, yet we appear to be entering into a competition for transport innovation funds between Manchester and Birmingham that will almost certainly require road charging. Does my right hon. Friend agree that rather than getting into such a destructive competition, it would be much more sensible to use the TIF money to lever in private sector funds, or as a basis for prudential borrowing, so that Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol—all the cities—can have the tram systems that they require?
My right hon. Friend’s predecessor assured the House on many occasions that road charging would not be a condition for future funding of the tram system in Manchester, yet we appear to be entering into a competition for transport innovation funds between Manchester and Birmingham that will almost certainly require road charging. Does my right hon. Friend agree that rather than getting into such a destructive competition, it would be much more sensible to use the TIF money to lever in private sector funds, or as a basis for prudential borrowing, so that Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol—all the cities—can have the tram systems that they require?
Asked by
Graham Stringer
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 June 2006
I pay tribute to the leadership role that my hon. Friend has played in Manchester over a number of years, both in local government and now here in the Commons. Within days of my appointment as Secretary of State, I travelled to Manchester and reiterated the commitment that my predecessor had given on the funds available for the Manchester Metrolink. Discussions continue with the Manchester authorities and I hope that we can bring them to a conclusion relatively quickly. I understand that in addition to those discussions, consideration is being given in Manchester to the applicability of TIF funding in the future. However, in the weeks ahead, I will not in any way resile from the commitment given by my predecessor to Manchester.
Subjects
Capital investment; Greater Manchester; Transport; Trams; Road traffic control
Date
13 June 2006
Reference
447 c618
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
There is no doubt that my noble friend Lord Bradshaw would have had much more to say at this moment than I do. First, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, for his support and the stress that he put on the effects of this on heritage railways. I think that I picked up...
There is no doubt that my noble friend Lord Bradshaw would have had much more to say at this moment than I do. First, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, for his support and the stress that he put on the effects of this on heritage railways. I think that I picked up...
Member
Earl of Mar and Kellie
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c84-6GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/599) [30th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Earl said: I beg to move this Motion on behalf of my noble friend Lord Bradshaw and with his...
rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/599) [30th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Earl said: I beg to move this Motion on behalf of my noble friend Lord Bradshaw and with his...
Member
Earl of Mar and Kellie
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c78-9GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
I have pleasure in supporting the noble Earl. I congratulate him on absorbing the briefing of the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, with such accuracy and demonstrating such fluency in expressing the noble Lord’s arguments this afternoon.
I have pleasure in supporting the noble Earl. I congratulate him on absorbing the briefing of the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, with such accuracy and demonstrating such fluency in expressing the noble Lord’s arguments this afternoon.
Member
Lord Faulkner of Worcester
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c79GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
I was the other person on the telephone listening to the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, briefing the noble Earl, Lord Mar and Kellie. I certainly do not intend to repeat any of the arguments that he has used. However, I should declare an interest as chairman of the Railway Heritage Committee and as a member...
I was the other person on the telephone listening to the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, briefing the noble Earl, Lord Mar and Kellie. I certainly do not intend to repeat any of the arguments that he has used. However, I should declare an interest as chairman of the Railway Heritage Committee and as a member...
Member
Lord Faulkner of Worcester
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c79-80GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. I am even grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley, although I am going to disagree with some of his comments. I am particularly grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Mar and Kellie, who stepped in for the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, who is...
I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. I am even grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley, although I am going to disagree with some of his comments. I am particularly grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Mar and Kellie, who stepped in for the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, who is...
Member
Lord Davies of Oldham
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c82-4GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
How do you know?
How do you know?
Member
Lord Berkeley
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c79GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
I declare an interest as chairman of a rail freight group, although I have not come to talk about rail freight this evening. I spent yesterday at the British Embassy in Berlin, hosting an event organised to demonstrate the success of the British railways structure. The chairman of Network Rail and the chairman...
I declare an interest as chairman of a rail freight group, although I have not come to talk about rail freight this evening. I spent yesterday at the British Embassy in Berlin, hosting an event organised to demonstrate the success of the British railways structure. The chairman of Network Rail and the chairman...
Member
Lord Berkeley
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c80-2GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (SI 2006/599). Lords debate on motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses room).
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (SI 2006/599). Lords debate on motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses room).
Lead member
Earl of Mar and Kellie
Answering member
Lord Davies of Oldham
Department
Department for Transport
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Legislation
Railway and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Certification; EU law; Infrastructure; Exemptions; Private sector; Management; Railways; Safety; Trains; Trams; Office of Rail Regulation
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
682 c78-86GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is his policy to fund the renewal proposals for the Blackpool tramway.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is his policy to fund the renewal proposals for the Blackpool tramway.
Asked by
Lord Grayling
(Conservative)
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 March 2006
For answer on
15 March 2006
Answered on
25 April 2006
Our policy is to support tram schemes, where they are the right solution, and where they represent value for money. In July 2004, the Department rejected a bid to convert the Blackpool system to a modern light rail system, because the scheme did not represent value for money. We asked the promoters to re-examine lower cost alternatives.Last year, Blackpool borough council and Lancashire county council submitted a business case to the Department for upgrading the Blackpool tramway. We are considering the proposals based on value for money, including the wider benefits, affordability and region advice.
Subjects
Trams; Blackpool
Date
25 April 2006
Reference
58915; 445 c991-2W;445 c991-2W
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not had any discussions with Blackpool council about investment in the trams. However, officials from the Department have had several meetings with the promoters, Blackpool and Lancashire councils, to discuss their proposals to upgrade the tramway.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not had any discussions with Blackpool council about investment in the trams. However, officials from the Department have had several meetings with the promoters, Blackpool and Lancashire councils, to discuss their proposals to upgrade the tramway.
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Asked by
Ben Wallace
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions he has had with Blackpool council on investment in the town's trams. [59778]
Subjects
Trams; Blackpool
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c138
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Trams can be very effective in areas with heavy traffic. We remain prepared to support trams where they are the right solution, but we must take account of the cost. In many cases a well-designed and promoted bus-based system is likely to provide a more cost-effective solution.
Trams can be very effective in areas with heavy traffic. We remain prepared to support trams where they are the right solution, but we must take account of the cost. In many cases a well-designed and promoted bus-based system is likely to provide a more cost-effective solution.
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Stunell
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will make a statement on future funding of light rail and trams. [59782]
Subjects
Finance; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c143
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As the hon. Lady probably knows, Centro has submitted a scheme. It is also one of the regions that have involved themselves in the transport innovation fund. We will decide on its proposals in due course, when we know the details.
As the hon. Lady probably knows, Centro has submitted a scheme. It is also one of the regions that have involved themselves in the transport innovation fund. We will decide on its proposals in due course, when we know the details.
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Asked by
Julie Kirkbride
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Oral answers to questions
Is any consideration being given to restoring the tram service to Birmingham? That would greatly improve congestion for those who go into the city every morning. Some of the routes for the tram service that was withdrawn still exist, and could be used for the new service.
Subjects
Finance; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c144
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will the Under-Secretary set out a timetable for a decision on any request for extra investment? Will he study carefully any request to deregulate from the rail vehicle accessibility regime, which is imposed 100 per cent. on the Blackpool trams? If there is no deregulation, that could threaten their existence in the long run.
Will the Under-Secretary set out a timetable for a decision on any request for extra investment? Will he study carefully any request to deregulate from the rail vehicle accessibility regime, which is imposed 100 per cent. on the Blackpool trams? If there is no deregulation, that could threaten their existence in the long run.
Asked by
Ben Wallace
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 March 2006
Blackpool has said that it needs £16 million over the next three years to keep the tramway running. This issue is being considered as part of the regional priorities exercise that we have carried out around the regions, including the north-west. Ministers are considering those priorities at the moment, and we will make an announcement in due course.
Subjects
Finance; Regulation; Trams; Blackpool
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c138
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I acknowledge the Government's real commitment to the Manchester Metrolink, including the extension to Ashton-under-Lyne, which will go through my constituency. For the vast majority of people in Denton and Reddish, however, the bus will still be the main form of public transport. What discussions has my hon. Friend had with Stagecoach Manchester, particularly on the subject of tram-like buses?
I acknowledge the Government's real commitment to the Manchester Metrolink, including the extension to Ashton-under-Lyne, which will go through my constituency. For the vast majority of people in Denton and Reddish, however, the bus will still be the main form of public transport. What discussions has my hon. Friend had with Stagecoach Manchester, particularly on the subject of tram-like buses?
Asked by
Andrew Gwynne
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 March 2006
I know that my hon. Friend is a champion for his constituents when it comes to improving transport. I have had no discussions with Stagecoach Manchester about buses, but as part of the overall public transport agenda we must try to find the best solution for each area. If possible that will include integration, whether it involves buses, trams or other forms of transport. I will try to find out more about what discussions have taken place, and then inform my hon. Friend.
Subjects
Buses; Finance; Greater Manchester; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c143-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What discussions he has had with Blackpool council on investment in the town's trams. [59778]
What discussions he has had with Blackpool council on investment in the town's trams. [59778]
Asked by
Ben Wallace
(Conservative)
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 March 2006
For answer on
21 March 2006
Answered on
21 March 2006
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not had any discussions with Blackpool council about investment in the trams. However, officials from the Department have had several meetings with the promoters, Blackpool and Lancashire councils, to discuss their proposals to upgrade the tramway.
Subjects
Trams; Blackpool
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c138; 59778
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I know that my hon. Friend is a champion for his constituents when it comes to improving transport. I have had no discussions with Stagecoach Manchester about buses, but as part of the overall public transport agenda we must try to find the best solution for each area. If possible that will include integration, whether it involves buses, trams or other forms of transport. I will try to find out more about what discussions have taken place, and then inform my hon. Friend.
I know that my hon. Friend is a champion for his constituents when it comes to improving transport. I have had no discussions with Stagecoach Manchester about buses, but as part of the overall public transport agenda we must try to find the best solution for each area. If possible that will include integration, whether it involves buses, trams or other forms of transport. I will try to find out more about what discussions have taken place, and then inform my hon. Friend.
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Finance; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c143-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Is any consideration being given to restoring the tram service to Birmingham? That would greatly improve congestion for those who go into the city every morning. Some of the routes for the tram service that was withdrawn still exist, and could be used for the new service.
Is any consideration being given to restoring the tram service to Birmingham? That would greatly improve congestion for those who go into the city every morning. Some of the routes for the tram service that was withdrawn still exist, and could be used for the new service.
Asked by
Julie Kirkbride
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 March 2006
As the hon. Lady probably knows, Centro has submitted a scheme. It is also one of the regions that have involved themselves in the transport innovation fund. We will decide on its proposals in due course, when we know the details.
Subjects
Birmingham; Finance; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c144
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We are awaiting regional advice on the study, but, as the hon. Gentleman will know, this year we devolved some decision-making on priorities to the regions. The regional priorities have been submitted to the Department, and we are considering the various schemes that have been suggested, including those from the north-west.
We are awaiting regional advice on the study, but, as the hon. Gentleman will know, this year we devolved some decision-making on priorities to the regions. The regional priorities have been submitted to the Department, and we are considering the various schemes that have been suggested, including those from the north-west.
Answered by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Stunell
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister and I share an interest in improved public transport in the north-west. Can he confirm that the south-east Manchester multi-modal study continues to be a priority for him and his Department, and that therefore the extension of the Metrolink tram to Manchester airport and Stockport town centre also remains a priority for him?
Subjects
Finance; Rapid transit systems; Trams
Date
21 March 2006
Reference
444 c143
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons