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Secondary Fires
Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of secondary fires were (a) on grassland and heath, (b) in refuse, (c) in derelict buildings and (d) in none of the above in the last 12 months. [60448]
Mr. Raynsford: I have been asked to reply.
The information in the table relates to secondary fires attended by UK local authority fire brigades in 2000.
(3) Secondary fires are those fires which did not involve property, casualties or rescues or were attended by four or fewer appliances.
(4) Includes intentional straw and stubble burning.
(5) Includes outdoor structures and derelict vehicles.
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Land Records
Dr. Stoate: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what steps he has taken to encourage local authorities to adopt a policy of differential charges for providing answers to conveyancing search inquiries; what further steps he will take; and if he will make a statement; [58271]
- (2) how many local authorities have digitised their local land charges and associated records and obtained the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and if he will make a statement; [58269]
(3) how many local authorities have applied to his Department for funding to assist them in digitising their land records and obtaining the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and if he will make a statement; [58281]
(4) what steps he is taking to encourage local authorities to digitise their land records and obtain the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and if he will make a statement; [58268]
(5) how many applications by local authorities have been approved by his Department for funding to assist them in digitising their land records and obtaining the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and what the total value is of the approvals granted; [58283]
(6) what steps he is taking to encourage local authorities to apply to his Department for funding to assist them in digitising their land records and obtaining the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and if he will make a statement; [58284]
(7) what the total value is of the applications which have been made by local authorities to his Department for funding to assist them in digitising their land records and
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- obtaining the necessary computer equipment to connect to the National Land Information Service; and if he will make a statement; [58282]
(8) how many local authorities at 1 April were at level (a) 3 and (b) 2 in their development of links with the National Land Information Service; and how many local authorities he expects by December to be at level (i) 3 and (ii) 2 in their development of links with the National Land Information Service. [58270]
Mr. Raynsford: I have been asked to reply.
The National Land Information Services (NLIS) is a project, which has been developed and is run by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) for local government.
NLIS is an important part of the Government's policy to improve the home buying process. In particular it has the potential of significantly improving the turnaround times for conveyancing searches. We have written to local authorities drawing the benefits of both NLIS and the associated National Land and Property Gazetteer project to their attention. I have placed a copy of that letter in the House Library.
From information provided to us by the IDeA as at 28 May 2002, we understand for local authorities in England that: 117 of the 388 authorities are electronically connected to NLIS with 81 authorities connected at Level 2, and 36 at Level 3.
From information provided to us by the IDeA as at 28 May 2002, we understand for local authorities in England and Wales that: there are 132 local land and property gazetteers (LLPGs) produced by local authorities which are linked to the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG); with a further 117 gazetteers in prospect to be linked to the NLPG in the near future; and a further 33 local authorities known to be developing LLPGs.
There is no direct funding available from Government for local authorities to participate with NLIS. The Government are providing £155 million over the next
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two years to local authorities and to partnerships of local authorities targeted towards helping authorities electronically enabling all their services.
Fees for searches of the local land charges register are fixed by statutory instrument in accordance with the Local Land Charges Act 1975. Otherwise, it is for local authorities themselves to set income targets and fees for dealing with conveyancers' inquiries. However they must do so taking account of the cost of providing the service.
DEFENCE
Weapons Systems
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will list the forecast in-service date as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) Type 23 Frigate, (ii) Single-role minehunter, (iii) Sting Ray Torpedo, (iv) Sonar 2087 Type 45 Destroyer, (iv) Seawolf Block 2, (vi) C-17, (vii) Auxiliary Oiler, (viii) Vanguard Class and (ix) Trident II; [69564]
- (2) if he will list the forecast cost of demonstration and manufacture phase as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) Type 23 Frigate, (i) Single-role Minehunter, (iii) Sting Ray Torpedo, (iv) Sonar 2087 Type 45 Destroyer, (v) Seawolf Block 2; C-17, (vi) Auxiliary Oiler, (vii) Vanguard Class and (viii) Trident II; [69568]
(3) if he will list the (a) date of initial gate, (b) target date for main gate approval and (c) date of main gate approval for the (i) Type 23 Frigate, (ii) single-role, (iii) Minehunter, (iv) Sting Ray Torpedo, (v) Sonar 2087 Type 45 Destroyer, (vi) Seawolf Block 2, (vii) C-17, (viii) Auxiliary Oiler, (ix) Vanguard Class and (x) Trident II; [69556]
(4) if he list the (a) approved cost of assessment phase at initial gate, (b) actual cost of assessment phase, (c) approved cost of demonstration and manufacture phase at main gate and (d) approved in-service date at main gate for the (i) Type 23 Frigate, (ii) Single-role Minehunter, (iii) Sting Ray torpedo, (iv) Sonar 2087 Type 45 Destroyer, (v) Seawolf Block 2, (vi) C-17, (vii) Auxiliary Oiler, (viii) Vanguard Class and (ix) Trident II. [69560]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 15 July 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the forecast in-service date was as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) COBRA (Counter Battery Radar), (ii) Chinook MSH/HC2A, (iii) Chinook MSH/HC3, (iv) BR 90 Bridge Systems, (v) SHIELDER, (vi) Combined Arms Tactical Trainer and (vii) Medium and Light Utility truck; [69567]
- (2) if he will list the forecast in-service date as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) COBRA (Counter Battery Radar), (ii) Chinook MSH/HC2A, (iii) Chinook MSH/HC3, (iv) BR 90 Bridge Systems, (v) SHIELDER; Combined Arms Tactical trainer and (vi) Medium and Light Utility truck; [69563]
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(3) if he will list the (a) date of initial gate, (b) target date for main gate approval and (c) date of main gate approval for the (i) COBRA (Counter Battery Radar), (ii) Chinook MSH/HC2A, (iii) Chinook MSH/HC3, (iv) BR 90 Bridge Systems, (v) SHIELDER, (vi) Combined Arms Tactical Trainer and (vii) Medium and Light Utility truck; [69555]
(4) if he will list the (a) approved cost of assessment phase at initial gate, (b) actual cost of assessment phase, (c) approved cost of demonstration and manufacture phase at main gate and (d) approved in-service date at main gate for the (i) COBRA (Counter Battery Radar), (ii) Chinook MSH/HC2A, (iii) Chinook MSH/HC3, (iv) BR 90 Bridge Systems, (v) SHIELDER, (vi) Combined Arms Tactical Trainer and (vii) Medium and Light Utility truck. [69559]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 15 July 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the (a) date of initial gate, (b) target date for main gate approval and (c) approved cost of assessment phase at initial gate for the (i) future Carrier-Bourne aircraft, (ii) future Carrier, (iii) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, (iv) Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapon System (Gun) and (v) Microwave Landing System. [69554]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 15 July 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will list the forecast in-service date as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) Tornado F3-weapon system upgrade, (ii) Sea Harrier FRS1 to F/A2 conversions, (iii) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (iv) Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids; [69565]
- (2) if he will list the forecast cost of demonstration and manufacture phase as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) Tornado F3-weapon system upgrade (ii) Sea Harrier FRS1 to F/A2 conversions, (iii) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (iv) Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids; [69569]
(3) if he will list the (a) date of initial gate, (b) target date for main gate approval and (c) date of main gate approval for the (i) Tornado F3—weapon system upgrade, (ii) Sea Harrier FRS1 to F/A2 conversions, (iii) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (iv) Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids; [69557]
(4) if he will list the (a) approved cost of assessment phase at initial gate, (b) actual cost of assessment phase, (c) approved cost of demonstration and manufacture phase at main gate and (d) approved in-service date at main gate for the (i) Tornado F3—weapon system upgrade, (ii) Sea Harrier FRS1 to F/A2 conversions, (iii) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (iv) Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids. [69561]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 15 July 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
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Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the forecast in-service date was as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) E3D Sentry-Radar Improvement Programme, (ii) Skynet 4 Stage 2 and (iii) Skynet 5; [69566]
- (2) if he will list the forecast cost of demonstration and manufacture phase as at 31 March (a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002 for the (i) E3D Sentry-Radar System Improvement Programme, (ii) Skynet 4 Stage 2 and (iii) Skynet 5; [69570]
(3) if he will list the (a) date of initial gate, (b) target date for main gate approval and (c) date of main gate approval for the (i) E3D Sentry-Radar System Improvement Programme, (ii) Skynet 4 Stage 2 and (iii) Skynet 5; [69558]
(4) if he will list the (a) approved cost of assessment phase at initial gate, (b) actual cost of assessment phase, (c) approved cost of demonstration and manufacture phase at main gate and (d) approved in-service date at main gate for the (i) E3D Sentry-Radar System Improvement programme, (ii) Skynet 4 Stage 2 and (iii) Skynet 5. [69562]
Dr. Moonie [holding answer 15 July 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
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