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Housing Capital Resources
Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when the responses to the consultation paper on development of the needs indices, used in the allocation of housing capital resources to local authorities and registered social landlords, will be published. [9903]
Mr. Byers: The responses received, which total around 80, are currently being analysed. They will be available for MPs and others to see when the announcement is made on how the proposals for changes to the needs indices will be taken forward. This announcement will be made shortly.
West Quay Road, Southampton
Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) how many sets of traffic lights there were on West Quay road, Southampton, between Mountbatten way and Weston Esplanade in (a) October 2001 and (b) 1997 for (i) westbound and (ii) eastbound traffic; [9783]
- (2) what the average journey time was for (a) westbound and (b) eastbound traffic on West Quay road, Southampton, between the Westen Docks entrance and Town Quay in (a) October 2001 and (b) October 1997; [9785]
(3) what assessment has been made of how the additional traffic lights in West Quay road, Southampton have contributed to improve traffic flows to and from destinations (a) in Southampton and (b) on the Isle of Wight; [9786]
(4) what volume of traffic was carried by West Quay road, Southampton (a) westbound and (b) eastbound in (i) October 2001 and in (ii) October 1997; [9784]
(5) what consultations took place with the Isle of Wight council before the (a) improvements to West Quay road, Southampton, and (b) approval by his predecessors of the most recent local plan for Southampton. [9907]
Ms Keeble: These are issues for Southampton city council to answer, as local planning authority and local transport authority. I have asked the council to write to the hon. Member. The Secretary of State does not approve local plans. They are adopted by the local planning authority, following a public inquiry. It is for local authorities preparing development plans to ensure they consult all those with an interest in the plan.
DEFENCE
RAF Personnel Management Agency
Mr. Prosser: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what key targets have been set for the Chief Executive, RAF Personnel Management Agency for financial year 2001–02. [10240]
Mr. Ingram: Key Targets have been set for the RAF Personnel Management Agency for the financial year 2001–02 and are as follows.
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Training Group Defence Agency
Stephen Hesford: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what key targets have been set for the chief executive, Training Group Defence Agency for financial year 2001–02. [10241]
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Mr. Ingram: Key Targets have been set for the chief executive of the Training Group Defence Agency for the financial year 2001–02 and are as follows.
| Target | ||
|---|---|---|
| Key Target 1: Training Output(1) | ||
| KT1a: Quantity of Output (ab initio flying training) | ||
| Fast Jet Pilots | 65 | |
| Multi-Engine Pilots | 57 | |
| Rotary Wing Pilots | 33 | |
| Fast Jet Navigators | 28 | |
| Multi-Engine Navigators | 9 | |
| Rotary Wing Navigators | 10 | |
| Airman Aircrew | 104 | |
| KT1b: Quantity of Output (ab initio ground training) | ||
| Officer Initial Specialist Training | 273 | |
| RAF Tradesman Training | 2,167 | |
| RAF Regiment Gunner Training | 282 | |
| Key Target 2: Training Places(2) | ||
| KT2a: Training Places (Flying) | ||
| Flying Training Courses—RN | 202 | |
| Flying Training Courses—Army | 374 | |
| RAF Flying Instructor Courses | 150 | |
| RAF Refresher and Orientation Courses | 170 | |
| RAF Specialist and Operational Courses | 240 | |
| Flying Training (F&C) | 92 | |
| KT2b: Training Places (Ground) | ||
| Pre-Employment Training | 18,791 | |
| Career Development Training | 7,106 | |
| Key Target 3: Quality of Output | ||
| Satisfaction with the quality of graduate trainees as measured by the Agency's customer satisfaction matrix: | ||
| Reports from the Aircrew Training Standards Sub-Committees | ||
| Quantitative reports from the Owners' Customer Advisory Committee | Satisfactory rating | |
| Quantitative reports on the satisfaction level of graduate trainees | ||
| Key Target 4: Cost Management | ||
| Output based management | Deliver an Agency wide prototype of the planned financial management and accounting system | |
| Key Target 5: Efficiency | ||
| KT5a—Efficiency Index | Deliver an Agency wide prototype of the planned financial management and accounting system to include efficiency | |
| KT5b—Efficiency Savings | Deliver the savings (£4.399 million) that accrue from planned efficiencies | |
(1) The number of RAF trainees who graduate
(2) The number of training course places provided
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Nuclear Waste
Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what quantities of intermediate and low level nuclear waste are stored at (a) HMNB Clyde Faslane, (b) the Rosyth Royal Naval Base, (c) Dounreay and (d) the Chapelcross Tritium Processing Plant. [9199]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 22 October 2001]: Quantities of intermediate and low level radioactive waste currently stored at HMNB Clyde; Rosyth Dockyard (a nuclear licensed site operated by Babcock Rosyth Defence Ltd.); the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment, Dounreay; and the Chapel Cross Tritium Processing Plant are as follows:
| Quantity | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate level waste | |
| HMNB Clyde | nil |
| Rosyth Dockyard | 38.86m(5) |
| Vulcan NRTE, Dounreay | 5.06m(5) |
| Chapel Cross Tritium Process Plant | 11.14m(5) |
| Low level waste | |
| HMNB Clyde | 16m(5) |
| Rosyth Dockyard | 74m(5) |
| Vulcan NRTE, Dounreay | nil |
| Chapel Cross Tritium Processing Plant | 32.26m(5) |
Full details of MOD radioactive waste are published in the NIREX United Kingdom Radioactive Waste Inventory which is available through their website www.nirex.co.uk. The 2001 inventory is currently being compiled and is expected to be published in spring next year.
Chemical and Biological Attacks
(Contingency Plans)
Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what recent representations he has received regarding the availability and adequacy of assistance being afforded to the NHS by his Department in respect of preparations to deal with a chemical or biological attack; [9539]
- (2) what recent assistance has been sought by the NHS from his Department in order to prepare for a chemical or biological attack; [9542]
(3) what assistance and expertise is being afforded to the NHS concerning preparations to treat victims of chemical and biological attack. [9540]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 22 October 2001]: I am not aware of any representations specifically on the issue of availability and adequacy of assistance being afforded to the NHS by my Department regarding preparations to deal with a chemical or biological attack.
To date, there have been no chemical or biological attacks on the UK although a number of suspect packages have been identified. The Department of Health (DoH) has responsibility for the effect on public health of any attack, should it occur. The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with the DoH and other Government Departments and agencies, all of whom would contribute advice and expertise to any response to a chemical or biological attack or the consequent management of such an attack.
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The DoH is fully aware of the capabilities and resources on which it could draw, from within the MOD and other Government Departments, should it be necessary. The exact nature of the Ministry of Defence contribution in response to a chemical or biological attack would be dependent upon the particular situation at the time.
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