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EU Directives
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the EU directives implemented by the Department since 8 June 2001. [126597]
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Mr. Jamieson: Since 8 June 2001, the Department has implemented 29 Directives. These are listed as follows:
2002/7—Amending 96/53/EC and laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic
2001/85—Relating to special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and amending Directives 70/156/EEC and 97/27/EC.
2001/105—Amending Directive 94/57/EC on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations.
2002/41—Commission Directive adapting to technical progress 95/1/EC on the maximum design speed, maximum torque and maximum net engine power of two or three wheel motor vehicles.
2002/80—Adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/220/EEC relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.
2002/24—Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the type approval of two or three wheeled motor vehicles and their trailers, amending Directive 70/156/EEC and repealing Directive 78/548/EEC.
2002/51—Reduction of the level of pollutant emissions from two and three wheeled motor vehicles and amending Directive 97/54/EC.
2002/78—Adapting to technical progress Directive 71/320/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers.
2001/10—Approximation of the laws of the member states on measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.
2001/43—Amending 92/23/EEC relating to tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers and their fitting.
2001/116—Adapting to technical progress 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.
2001/92—Adapting to technical progress 92/22/EEC on safety glazing and glazing materials on motor vehicles and their trailers and 70/156/EC relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.
2001/63—Adapting to technical progress 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery.
1999/95—Concerning the enforcement of provisions in respect of seafarers hours of work on board ships calling at Community ports.
2000/30—Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Community.
2001/09—Adapting to technical progress 96/96/EC on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers.
2001/01—Amending Directive 70/220/EEC concerning measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from vehicles.
2000/73—Adapting to technical progress Directive 93/92/EEC on the installation of lighting and light signalling devices on two and three wheeled motor vehicles.
2000/74—Adapting to technical progress Directive 93/29/EEC concerning the identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators on two and three wheeled motor vehicles.
2001/26—Amending Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road.
2001/27—Relating to measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from compression-ignition engines for use in vehicles, and the emission of gaseous pollutants from positive-ignition engines fuelled with natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas for use in vehicles.
2001/31—Adapting to technical progress Directive 70/387/EEC relating to the doors of motor vehicles and their trailers.
1999/94—Relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO 2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars.
1999/97—Amending 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the member states, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions.
European Constitution
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with (a) colleagues in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and (b) counterparts in the European Union about the legislative competencies covered by the draft European constitution. [124778]
Mr. Jamieson: As part of the normal Whitehall process, my Department has had regular correspondence with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to discuss all aspects of the Convention, including legislative competences. We have also had regular contact with member and accession states to discuss issues arising in the Convention. In line with exemptions 1 and 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, it is not the normal practice of Governments to disclose details about internal discussions, or information whose disclosure would harm the conduct of international relations or affairs.
Helicopter Safety
Mr. Doran: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the manufacturers provided a report on the on-deck pitch/heave and roll certification of a Super Puma helicopter which rolled over on the West Navion on 10 November 2001; what plans he has to publish the report; and what proposals he has to amend helideck movement criteria. [126524]
Mr. McNulty:
The manufacturers of the Super Puma have not yet provided the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with any report on the on-deck pitch/heave and roll limits for the super puma helicopter. I am also still awaiting publication of the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) report into the West Navion Super Puma accident which occurred on 10 November 2001. We are however aware that this specific accident resulted from a ship control malfunction that caused a rapid and unanticipated change to the ship's position and heading.
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Extensive research by the CAA into operations to moving decks has been undertaken and remains on-going. It is expected that this research will provide the basis for any proposal for changes to helideck movement criteria. There are no plans to require amendment to the current criteria until the research is completed.
Hybrid Vehicles
Dr. Whitehead: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to expand the scheme of assistance to purchasers of electric-petrol hybrid vehicles to include those private and business motorists leasing vehicles through direct arrangements with the manufacturers. [126919]
Mr. Jamieson: The Government recognise that hybrid vehicles can provide useful environmental benefits over conventionally powered vehicles and that hybrid technology may provide a bridge between internal combustion engines and fuel cells.
The Government support the take-up of hybrid vehicles with PowerShift purchase grants of £1,000. All leasing companies, including leasing companies associated with manufacturers, are eligible for PowerShift grants, which reduce the cost of the vehicle owned by the leasing company and put the leasing company in a position to provide lower priced vehicle leasing to motorists.
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