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And the Petitioners remain, etc. -[Presented by Mr. Christopher Chope , Official Report, 1 March 2010; Vol. 506, c. 772 .]
Observations from the House of Commons Commission:
The Commission recognises that Bellamy's Bar, the Astor Suite and Bellamy's club room are much valued and will be missed by many staff working in Parliament, as well as some Members. However, the decision to use those premises for the nursery was taken only after detailed consideration of a number of options. Eight potential sites were initially identified, and they were visited and evaluated in relation to criteria including access and egress, security, size and structure and services to the site. A final shortlist of three sites was considered (at 1 Parliament Street, North Curtain Corridor and 2 Abbey Gardens). After further consideration, the 1 Parliament Street site was selected, partly on the grounds that the cost of conversion was the lowest of the three options. The Commission remains of the view that the most suitable site has been selected, though it regrets the loss of the existing facilities there.
The Commission's aim has been to have the nursery operating early in the next Parliament, before incoming Members have made other childcare arrangements. It was not therefore possible to delay the decision.
Transport
Night Buses (New Addington, Croydon)
The Petition of people of New Addington,
Declares that they would wish to see the current all night bus service maintained to serve all parts of New Addington.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Transport for London following the withdrawal of the N159 bus service to extend the 64 bus route during night running to serve all parts of New Addington.
And the Petitioners remain, etc. -[Presented by Mr. Andrew Pelling , Official Report, 29 March 2010; Vol. 508, c. 606 .]
Observations from the Secretary of State for Transport:
The Mayor of London has overall responsibility for transport in the capital, including all London Bus services.
The Department already provides substantial funding to TfL, which has risen dramatically since 2000, more than doubling to £3.3 billion in 2010-11. This funding is not ring-fenced to specific projects. It is for the Mayor to make best use of the funding available to him to deliver transport services (existing or new) where this offers value for money or addresses an identifiable transport demand.
Traffic Accidents (Addiscombe, Croydon)
The Petition of the people of Addiscombe,
Declares that they are concerned about road traffic accidents in the Lower Addiscombe Road on and near the zebra crossing at the old Addiscombe railway site.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the authorities to introduce a pedestrian activated traffic light controlled crossing to replace the zebra crossing on the Lower Addiscombe Road at the old Addiscombe railway site.
And the Petitioners remain, etc. -[Presented by Mr. Andrew Pelling , Official Report, 24 March 2010; Vol. 508, c. 349 .]
Observations from the Secretary of State for Transport:
All roads in London, except the motorways, are the responsibility of Transport for London (TfL) or the London Boroughs. The relevant highway and traffic authorities are responsible for deciding how to manage traffic and road safety in accordance with their local objectives and the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy.
Although the Department for Transport is responsible for regulations, guidance and advice which apply to pedestrian crossings, it is for local authorities to decide the most appropriate type of crossing to suit local conditions.
The Department is keen to see local authorities taking positive action to improve road safety, in the light of local collision data, conditions and priorities.
Traffic Accidents (Coombe Lane, Croydon)
The Petition of the people of Croydon,
Declares that they are concerned about serious road traffic accidents on Coombe Lane, Croydon.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the authorities to introduce improved road safety measures on Coombe Lane, Croydon.
And the Petitioners remain, etc. -[Presented by Mr. Andrew Pelling , Official Report, 24 March 2010; Vol. 508, c. 349 .]
Observations from the Secretary of State for Transport:
The Road Traffic Act 1988 placed a duty on local highway authorities to prepare and carry out a programme of measures designed to promote road safety.
All roads in London, except the motorways, are the responsibility of Transport for London (TfL) or the London Boroughs. The relevant highway authority is responsible for studying the occurrence of collisions and taking preventative measures in accordance with their local objectives and the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy.
The Department is keen to see local authorities taking positive action to improve road safety, in light of local collision data, conditions and priorities.
Tram Overcrowding (Croydon)
The Petition of the people of Croydon,
Declares that they face such overcrowding at peak times on Tramlink that it can be impossible to board the tram.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to take steps to secure funding for the provision of extra trams for Croydon.
And the Petitioners remain, etc. -[Presented by Mr. Andrew Pelling , Official Report, 29 March 2010; Vol. 508, c. 605 .]
Observations from the Secretary of State for Transport:
The Mayor of London has overall responsibility for transport in the capital (with the exception of Network Rail) with Transport for London (TfL) and its subsidiary London Tramlink having operational responsibility for the Croydon Tramlink.
The Department already provides substantial funding to TfL, which has risen dramatically since 2000, more than doubling to £3.3 billion in 2010-11. This funding is not ring fenced to specific projects. It is for the Mayor to make best use of the funding available to him to deliver transport services as well as new investment where this offers value for money or addresses an identifiable transport demand.
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