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Dept of Transport

If he will announce the start of construction work on the dualling of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 March 1997

Reference

21173; 292 c752-3W;292 c751W

House

House of Commons

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Statement on the Government's response to the Competing for Quality Policy Review. - Inc fact that forthcoming Government's "Guide to Competing for Quality" will give fuller guidance to Departments.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

18 March 1997

Answered on

18 March 1997

Sir Kenneth Carlisle: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the Government's response to the "Competing for Quality" policy review. [21077] Mr. Freeman: The "Competing for Quality" policy review endorsed the Government's policy of improving efficiency and quality through competition and the involvement of the private sector and made a large number of recommendations for enhancing "Competing for Quality" programmes. Since the review was published, the Government have been considering their recommendations and have consulted the CBI and the Council of Civil Service Unions. I am happy to announce now that the Government accepts the large majority of the review's recommendations. I expect Departments to follow the advice of the review in their "Competing for Quality" programmes. In particular, I want to stress: Departments should continue to develop co-operation with the private sector, in order to maximise the opportunities for improvement in value for money. the leadership of senior management in Departments continues to be important for success and they should encourage the scope of innovation and improvement through competition to be continuously widened. staff are our key asset and they should be properly trained for and supported in managing competition programmes. The concerns of those affected by competitions should be addressed. improving quality and improving value for money should go hand in hand. transparency is important for success and will be achieved through the Government's initiatives on open government and by the introduction of resource accounting and budgeting. The Government are not able to accept fully the review's recommendations on: imposing minimum cost thresholds for competition The review points out that high process costs have eroded, or in some cases exceeded, savings made by submitting to competition small or low cost areas of work. It suggests a minimum threshold below which competition should be avoided. The Government consider that this is too inflexible and could inhibit Departments from making worthwhile gains even in relatively small areas. In any competition, Departments should package small activities together as well as looking for other ways to minimise process costs. Then they should satisfy themselves that the benefits would be worth the process costs involved. But the Government do not plan to impose rigid cost thresholds, as proposed by the review. restructuring activities in preference to competition The review recommends that internal restructuring options should be pursued before putting activities out to competition. It also recommends that, in general, strategic contracting out (that is, competition between private sector organisations to supply services to Government, without any in-house teams competing as in a market test) is to be preferred to market testing, because the net savings are likely to be higher and because it may offer a better way of handling staff interests. The Government's policy, as was set out in the "Continuity and Change" White Paper (Cm 2627), continues to be to improve efficiency and quality through competition and by involving the private sector. But within this policy, Departments are free to make informed judgements of the relative benefits of internal restructuring, market testing and contracting out. indemnities for contractors against redundancies after staff transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, 1981, as amended ("TUPE") The review recommends contractors should be indemnified by the Government against the cost of future redundancies in case work is abolished at the end of a contract. Indemnities would create contingent liabilities and, in general, the Government believe the interests of the taxpayer are best served by a clean break. But indemnities can be negotiated exceptionally, with the agreement of the Treasury, on the basis of criteria issued in 1994. The review also recommended that indemnities should be given against the effects of any future amendments to the European acquired rights directive, on which TUPE is based. The Government do not give indemnities against changes in legislation, but would be prepared to consider whether any transitional arrangements were needed in the event of significant changes to the directive which resulted in the need to amend TUPE. In due course, the forthcoming Government's "Guide to Competing for Quality" will give fuller guidance to Departments.

Date

18 March 1997

Reference

292 c495-7W; 21077

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on the outcome of the Environment Council on 3rd March. - Including figures.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

11 March 1997

Answered on

11 March 1997

Sir Kenneth Carlisle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Environment Council on 3 March. [20067] Mr. Gummer: I represented the United Kingdom at the Environment Council on 3 March. The Council agreed conclusions to establish the Community's negotiating position for the preparatory meetings for the third conference of the parties to the framework convention on climate change, in Kyoto, Japan, in December of this year. They agreed that the EU should propose that developed countries should reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent. below 1990 levels by the year 2010. They identified current commitments from member states, including a commitment from the United Kingdom for a reduction of 10 per cent. that would enable EU countries as a whole to reduce their emissions by 10 per cent. by the year 2010. They also agreed to identify further policies and measures to enable EU countries to deliver an overall reduction of 15 per cent. by 2010, should developed countries agree to that target at the Kyoto conference. The Council discussed the draft council resolution on the implementation and enforcement of Community environmental law but agreed to defer a final decision until the views of the European Parliament become available; a common position was agreed on the funding of European non-governmental organisations subject to a UK parliamentary scrutiny reserve. In the Council discussion on the two directives on proposed fuel quality and car emission standards by 2000 (Auto-Oil Stage 1). I welcomed the progress being made on these important proposals and emphasised the need for agreement to be reached as soon as possible. I also supported the majority view that it was important for the Commission to bring forward by the end of 1998 its proposals for mandatory fuel and car emissions standards for 2005. Over lunch, the Council discussed the position of the negotiations on the proposed framework agreement on leghold traps. I reiterated my concerns that the existing proposals were inadequate and emphasised the need for a much stronger agreement. Further negotiations with the third countries are expected to begin shortly. There was a presentation by the Commission on its recently adopted proposals for the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds; the Dutch Presidency hopes to secure political agreement on this at the June Environment Council. The water framework directive was also presented. In the discussion on the use of environmental agreements, I welcomed the Commission's recent communication and highlighted the importance of these measures as an alternative or complement to a regulatory approach. The Council also adopted a directive amending the directive 85/337 on environmental impact assessment. This is to be implemented by March 1999 and the Government will be consulting on its implementation later this year. I also took part in the structured dialogue meeting with Environment Ministers from the countries from central and eastern Europe in which we had a useful exchange of views on climate change and energy efficiency issues.

Date

11 March 1997

Reference

20067; 292 c121-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on what progress has been made in response to the 1995 recommendation by the Environment Committee concerning the introduction of petrol vapour recovery for vehicle refuelling (Stage 11).

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

11 March 1997

Answered on

11 March 1997

Sir Kenneth Carlisle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in response to the 1995 recommendation by the Environment Committee concerning the introducing of petrol vapour recovery for vehicle refuelling (Stage II). [20114] Mr. Clappison: In response to a recommendation from the House of Commons Select Committee on the Environment, we undertook to consider the case for implementation of the stage II petrol vapour recovery system at service stations once the results of further research into its costs were available. Stage II is designed to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds. These can be harmful in their own right and also contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone which can have adverse effects on human health and on the environment. Research has demonstrated that stage II offers better value for money than alternative methods for reducing emissions arising from vehicle refuelling at petrol stations. Stage II also compares favourably with abatement techniques used in other industry sectors. The Government therefore intend to consult later this year on proposals for the introduction of stage II controls at certain petrol stations. In so doing, we shall be seeking to involve the petroleum industry and other interested parties as fully as possible. The final adoption of the proposals will be based on consideration of the overall costs and benefits. Our research has shown that the cost per tonne of volatile organic compounds abated rises rapidly at smaller stations and this will obviously influence our proposals. We are particularly aware of the need to avoid imposing any necessary costs and regulatory burdens on small stations, especially those in rural areas where availability of supply can be a problem. Preliminary research undertaken for my Department has shown that evaporative emissions during vehicle refuelling may also contribute to ambient levels of benzene around some petrol stations which exceed the proposed national air quality standard. Over the coming year, we shall be carrying out further research to evaluate the extent of this problem and to consider the potential abatement options.

Date

11 March 1997

Reference

20114; 292 c122-3W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement announcing Government response to the Third Report of the Environment Committee on Rural England: The Rural White Paper (HC 163 of Session 1995-96).

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 July 1996

Reference

37420; 281 c263W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

When he last met the wildlife trusts; what issues were raised.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 June 1996

Reference

33020; 279 c437W;279 c431W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

What are the numbers of exclusions from Lincolnshire schools for the most recent year for which data is available; and if she will give the figures for the two previous years. - This information is not held centrally.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 July 1995

Reference

34830; 263 c1192W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

When the report of the review of the Department of the Environment will be issued. - Inc fact that is being issued today. Copies placed in Libraries of the House (DEP/3 2000).

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 July 1995

Reference

34294; 263 c548W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on what were the main results of the recent North Sea Conference.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 June 1995

Reference

262 c130-2W;262 c130-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on which local authorities will receive supplementary credit approval resources for recycling projects 1995-96. - Inc fact that list of allocations has been placed in Library as Dep/3 1640. Inc figures.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 May 1995

Reference

259 c493-4W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

When he last visited the agri-environment schemes at the Halvergate Marshes. (Failed OPQ) - I visited the Halvergate marshes within the broads environmentally sensitive area on 5 April this year.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 May 1995

Reference

259 c312W;259 c311-2W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Statement on action taken to review the work of science and technology sections at British missions overseas to fulfil one of the commitments of the 1993 White Paper Realising our Potential, a Strategy for Science, Engineering and Technology. - Includes fact that report will be published on 1 December 1994....

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 November 1994

Reference

250 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on the outcome of the Environment Council on 8th and 9th June.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 June 1994

Reference

244 c671-2W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

What steps she is taking to ensure that extensive grazing and late cropping for hay should be part of the non-rotational set-aside regime for environmental reasons.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 March 1994

Reference

240 c122-3W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

What plans she has to make changes to the current set aside arrangements in order to make the system more sympathetic to wildlife.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 February 1994

Reference

238 c361-2W;238 c363-4W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Transport

Statement on what proposals he has to involve non-metropolitan local authorities in the franchising of rail services following the privatisation of British Rail.

Asked by

Kenneth Carlisle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 October 1993

Reference

230 c539W;230 c541W

House

House of Commons

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Department

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Answering member

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