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These things are considered carefully, but the allocation of time for questions is a matter for the Procedure Committee in the first instance. However, I will by all means look at the point that my hon. Friend raises and the campaign in Suffolk to which she refers.
These things are considered carefully, but the allocation of time for questions is a matter for the Procedure Committee in the first instance. However, I will by all means look at the point that my hon. Friend raises and the campaign in Suffolk to which she refers.
Is it possible to extend the duration of Transport Question Times to an hour, because the sessions are heavily oversubscribed? During today’s Transport questions, I was unable to
raise BBC Suffolk’s “Don’t Be a Tosser” campaign on reducing road litter, and support for such an issue deserves to be raised...
Is it possible to extend the duration of Transport Question Times to an hour, because the sessions are heavily oversubscribed? During today’s Transport questions, I was unable to
raise BBC Suffolk’s “Don’t Be a Tosser” campaign on reducing road litter, and support for such an issue deserves to be raised...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will remove the litter to be cleared from the A13 trunk road between the M25 and Dagenham. [HL6816]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will remove the litter to be cleared from the A13 trunk road between the M25 and Dagenham. [HL6816]
The Highways Agency is responsible for litter picking the A13 between the M25 and Wennington (about 4 kilometres). The next round of litter picking on this section of the A13 is currently scheduled to start by Friday 3 May 2013. The remaining stretch of the road is a matter for Transport for London.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the success of the power granted to local authorities in the London Authorities Act 2012 to make littering a civil offence; how many penalty charge notices have been issued by each local authority to date; and what plans they...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the success of the power granted to local authorities in the London Authorities Act 2012 to make littering a civil offence; how many penalty charge notices have been issued by each local authority to date; and what plans they...
Littering from vehicles is an issue that requires a specific focus. One solution is the approach adopted in the London Local Authorities Act 2012 which enables London boroughs to issue a civil penalty against the registered keeper of a vehicle if littering is witnessed. This power is relatively new, and we do not routinely collect data on the number of penalty charge notices issued by London boroughs, and have not yet received information on how widely it has been used. This Act has now been in force for nearly a year and officials will shortly be working with London councils to review the effectiveness of these powers. Once we have that information, we will be better placed to judge whether the approach could usefully be adopted throughout the country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the litter code of practice specifies response times for each grade of litter.
[149376]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the litter code of practice specifies response times for each grade of litter.
[149376]
The code of practice on litter and refuse does not give specific response times by grade of litter other than where acceptable standards have not been met. Part 1, section 9 sets down that,
“As a last resort, if acceptable standards of litter and refuse are not met, response times have been set for each of the four categories by which land must be returned to an acceptable standard.”
The times that have been set are:
| High
intensity of
use | Medium
intensity of
use | Low
intensity of
use | Special
circumstances |
| Half
a day This means by 6 pm if reported before 1 pm or by 1 pm the next
duty day if reported between 1 pm and 6 pm on the previous
day | One
day This means by 6 pm the following
evening | 14
days | 28
days or as soon as reasonably
practicable |
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the response times set for each category of land in the litter code are only to be applied as a last resort if acceptable standards are not met.
[149377]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the response times set for each category of land in the litter code are only to be applied as a last resort if acceptable standards are not met.
[149377]
The response times set for each category of land in the code of practice on litter and refuse are to be used as a last resort if acceptable standards are not met. These standards and response times are applied under the Highways Agency's maintenance contracts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the answers of 11 March 2013, Official Report, columns 20-22W, on motorways: litter, when he intends to supply the information requested in the original questions in respect of the slip roads in Denton at the M67 Junctions (a) 1, (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the answers of 11 March 2013, Official Report, columns 20-22W, on motorways: litter, when he intends to supply the information requested in the original questions in respect of the slip roads in Denton at the M67 Junctions (a) 1, (b)...
The Highways Agency's new maintenance contract for trunk roads and motorways within the geographical area known as Area 10, commenced in early November 2012. The Highways Agency has addressed performance issues that emerged during the early months of the new contract, and the new litter inspection and clearance regime is firmly established.
Work to remove litter from the slip roads at Junctions 1, 1A, and 2, of the M67 motorway, and Junctions 23 and 24 of the M60, is currently being scheduled.
I have asked the Highways Agency to inform you of its planned schedule for clearing litter from these locations once this has been finalised. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Libraries of the House.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) pursuant to the answers of 1 March 2013, Official Report, column 695W and 11 March 2013, Official Report, column 21W, on motorways: litter, what monitoring has taken place of the Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) pursuant to the answers of 1 March 2013, Official Report, column 695W and 11 March 2013, Official Report, column 21W, on motorways: litter, what monitoring has taken place of the Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under...
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(2) when the Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 will next be monitored;
[148798]
Andrew Gwynne:
(2) when the Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 will next be monitored;
[148798]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(3) what the outcome was of the last monitoring of Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990;
[148799]
Andrew Gwynne:
(3) what the outcome was of the last monitoring of Highways Agency Area 10 contractors' obligations to exercise his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990;
[148799]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(4) what steps he plans to take to ensure that breaches of his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 do not occur in the future;
[148800]
Andrew Gwynne:
(4) what steps he plans to take to ensure that breaches of his duties under section 89(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 do not occur in the future;
[148800]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(5) what steps he plans to take to ensure that that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M60 between the River Tame at Denton and junction 23 at Audenshaw are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental...
(5) what steps he plans to take to ensure that that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M60 between the River Tame at Denton and junction 23 at Audenshaw are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental...
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(6) what steps he plans to take to ensure that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M67 between junction 1 and the River Tame at Denton are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990...
(6) what steps he plans to take to ensure that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M67 between junction 1 and the River Tame at Denton are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990...
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(7) what steps he plans to take to ensure that that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M60, M67 and A57 roundabout at junction 24 at Denton are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental Protection Act...
(7) what steps he plans to take to ensure that that the motorway verges, hard shoulders, central reservations, slip roads and embankments on the M60, M67 and A57 roundabout at junction 24 at Denton are kept to the appropriate standards of cleanliness as laid out in the Environmental Protection Act...
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(8) when the cleanliness standards at the M60 between the River Tame at Denton and junction 23 at Audenshaw will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House;
[148804]
Andrew Gwynne:
(8) when the cleanliness standards at the M60 between the River Tame at Denton and junction 23 at Audenshaw will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House;
[148804]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(9) when the cleanliness standards at the M67 between junction 1 and the River Tame at Denton will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House;
[148805]
Andrew Gwynne:
(9) when the cleanliness standards at the M67 between junction 1 and the River Tame at Denton will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House;
[148805]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(10) when the cleanliness standards at the M60, M67 and A57 roundabout at junction 24 at Denton will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House.
[148806]
Andrew Gwynne:
(10) when the cleanliness standards at the M60, M67 and A57 roundabout at junction 24 at Denton will next be checked by officers of his Department; and if he will report the findings of those checks to the House.
[148806]
Andrew Gwynne:
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractors. This is undertaken through an evidence based performance management regime. Contractor performance reviews happen monthly.
The Highways Agency's most recent review of its contractor's performance in inspecting and removing litter from motorways in Area 10 was undertaken at the end of February 2013. The contractor's performance was assessed to be of the required standard. These performance management arrangements are ongoing with the aim of ensuring that the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be complied with.
The contractors are employed to undertake work on the strategic road network in England on the Agency's behalf and adopt a risk based approach to dealing with litter to make most efficient use of resources. This means that those parts of the network that historically suffer the worst litter problems are inspected more frequently.
The Highways Agency's contractor for Area 10 is required to alert the responsible Council if they observe significant litter accumulations on the all purpose trunk road network. Tameside metropolitan borough council is responsible for removing litter from the A57 trunk road circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M60.
(1) what his legal obligations are under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, section 89, with regard to litter on motorways;
[148938]
(1) what his legal obligations are under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, section 89, with regard to litter on motorways;
[148938]
The Highways Agency is obliged by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to ensure that motorways and other land in its ownership are, so far as is practicable, kept clear of litter and refuse.
The contractual specification for Area 10 is designed to meet obligations for all motorways within that geographical area, including the M60 and M67, to keep them clear of litter and refuse. This is in accordance with paragraph 9.1 of the code of practice and to meet the last resort response time in accordance with paragraph 9.4.
The Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractor for motorways in Area 10. This is undertaken through an evidence-based performance management regime, with contractor performance reviews happening monthly.
(2) whether the cleaning regime specified for the M60 and M67 motorways is designed to meet his duty to keep the motorway clear of litter and refuse contained within the litter code at paragraph 9.1 or to meet the last resort response times as specified in the litter code at...
(2) whether the cleaning regime specified for the M60 and M67 motorways is designed to meet his duty to keep the motorway clear of litter and refuse contained within the litter code at paragraph 9.1 or to meet the last resort response times as specified in the litter code at...
The Highways Agency is obliged by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to ensure that motorways and other land in its ownership are, so far as is practicable, kept clear of litter and refuse.
The contractual specification for Area 10 is designed to meet obligations for all motorways within that geographical area, including the M60 and M67, to keep them clear of litter and refuse. This is in accordance with paragraph 9.1 of the code of practice and to meet the last resort response time in accordance with paragraph 9.4.
The Highways Agency assesses the sweeping and cleaning performance of its maintenance contractor for motorways in Area 10. This is undertaken through an evidence-based performance management regime, with contractor performance reviews happening monthly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with Network Rail on their capacity to clear litter and rubbish from land in their ownership bordering railway lines.
[148473]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with Network Rail on their capacity to clear litter and rubbish from land in their ownership bordering railway lines.
[148473]
The Secretary of State for Transport, my right hon. Friend the Member for Derbyshire Dales (Mr McLoughlin), has held no discussions with Network
Rail on line-side litter clearance. Network Rail is a private sector company limited by guarantee and this is an operational matter for the company, in which Ministers have no powers to intervene.
Network Rail has its own operational policies on litter and rubbish clearance, consistent with current legislation. It operates under a network licence enforced and amended by the independent Office of Rail Regulation.