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Delivery Chain Analysis for Bus Services in England

By: Great Britain: National Audit Office,Audit Commission for Local Authorities in England and Wales

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Delivery Chain Analysis for Bus Services in England

By: Great Britain: National Audit Office,Audit Commission for Local Authorities in England and Wales

Government targets are increasingly concerned with the outcome of services instead of the inputs. These targets can involve partnerships between national, regional and local bodies as well as private companies, which is known as the delivery chain. The Audit Commission, and National Audit Office have combined to look at the local and national aspects of three targets: Bus services; affordable housing; childhood obesity. This report looks at bus usage, which is likely to meet its target of a 10% increase by 2010. However this is mainly due to the increase in London, where there is a much clearer delivery chain and tighter regulation.

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0102933421

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Land Transport Security - Scope for Further EU Involvement?

Eleventh Report of Session 2012-13, Vol. 1: Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

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Land Transport Security - Scope for Further EU Involvement?

Eleventh Report of Session 2012-13, Vol. 1: Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

Last year the European Commission published a staff working document that was principally concerned with extending the Commission's involvement in transport security matters. Land transport security measures seek to prevent acts of unlawful interference against passengers, freight or transport infrastructure in the road and rail sectors. Unlawful interference, as referred to in the Commission's document, includes anything from terrorism to relatively minor crime against passengers and transport operators. The conflation of such wide-ranging security issues is not helpful and the Government is urged to ensure that any future EU land security transport proposals are more focussed. Overall, the current risk-based approach to land transport security in the UK are working well and security measures deployed across UK transport modes are proportionate to the current threats that any given sector is exposed to. However, some weaknesses in the UK's current land transport security regime were identified, including, for example, procedures for dealing with multi-modal transport hubs at which different threat levels are applied to different modes; ensuring that staff had a consistent level of training and an understanding of potential threats, risks and preventative measures; and the difficulty of maintaining a high level of both staff and public vigilance. The principal recommendation is that the Government should participate actively in EU discussions to ensure that any detailed proposals are focussed and appropriate to the UK. Parliament should be keep abreast of developments so that we can continue to contribute to the shaping of policy in this area

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0215055330

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Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber to 2016

Based on Selective Review of RPG12

By: Great Britain. Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber,Yorkshire and Humber Assembly

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Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber to 2016

Based on Selective Review of RPG12

By: Great Britain. Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber,Yorkshire and Humber Assembly

This regional spatial strategy (RSS) for Yorkshire and the Humber is based upon the selective review of RPG 12 (2001, ISBN 0117536180). The review addressed: rural regeneration; coastal communities; culture and tourism; climate change; renewable energy; flood risk; waste management and transport. The RSS has statutory status under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2003, and must be be taken into account by local authorities when preparing their development plans and local transport plans. Specific chapters cover: regional context; vision, objectives and strategy; regional spatial strategy; the economy; housing; transport; social infrastructure; built and natural environment; resource management; monitoring, implementation and review.

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0117539333

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British Waterways

Follow-up; Eighth Report of Session 2007-08

By: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

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Follow-up; Eighth Report of Session 2007-08

By: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

In its 7th report of session 2006-07 (HC 345-I, ISBN 9780215521330) on British Waterways (BW), the Committee pressed for adequate funding of the waterways network and expressed concern at the poor relations that existed at the time between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and BW. This further report was prompted by BW's decision in February 2008 to withdraw from the partnership to restore the Cotswold Canals in order to fund urgent repairs to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The report focuses on BW's regeneration and restoration work, but also looks at how Defra and BW are working together and the Committee is encouraged by an improvement in the relationship and communication between the two bodies. Restoration of canals produces little if any direct benefit to BW and BW has often carried all the financial risk in such projects. Canal restoration schemes can be of great value to the areas where the canals are restored, producing knock-on benefits such as more jobs and visitor income. The BW Board is charged primarily with maintaining the existing waterways network and cannot be expected to take on substantial risk from restoration projects, especially in present economic conditions. If the public sector wishes to obtain external benefits from canal restoration schemes, the bodies responsible for obtaining those benefits should bear the risk. Defra, with British Waterways and other interested bodies, should develop a mechanism to score and prioritise public investment in canal restoration according to the external benefits that would be created, and should agree how the financial risks of such projects should be borne.

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0215521331

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Freight Transport

Eighth Report of Session 2007-08; Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

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Freight Transport

Eighth Report of Session 2007-08; Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

This is the 8th report from the Transport Committee (HCP 249, session 2007-08, ISBN 9780215521941) and focuses on freight transport. The Committee has set out 29 recommendations, including: that the Government needs to adopt a more proactive freight strategy, given there are significant economic and transport benefits to be gained; the Department of Transport should produce a national freight plan, setting out aspirations for the reduction in congestion and transport emissions, freight infrastructure and job opportunities and the development of future technologies that maybe beneficial for the freight business; that rail and water freight must be able to compete on a an equal footing with road transport; that the Government could do more to encourage waterborne freight transport; that Network Rail must recognise the importance of freight instead of treating it as the poor relation of passenger services; that the Government needs to engage with European freight schemes to ensure that UK business is not disadvantaged and further, highlight the importance of the UK air freight operators' competiveness with continental operators; the Government needs to discuss a way forward with the UK haulier industry, which the Committee sees as being unfairly treated through subsidising their continental competitors through high levels of taxation on fuel.

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0215521943

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9780215521941

The draft Local Transport Bill and the Transport Innovation Fund

ninth report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Oral and written evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

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The draft Local Transport Bill and the Transport Innovation Fund

ninth report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Oral and written evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

Incorporating HCP 564-i, session 2006-07

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0215035852

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9780215035851

Stability, Security and Opportunity for All

Investing for Britain's Long-Term Future: 2004 Spending Review, New Public Spending Plans 2005-2008

By: Great Britain, Treasury Staff,Great Britain. Treasury

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Stability, Security and Opportunity for All

Investing for Britain's Long-Term Future: 2004 Spending Review, New Public Spending Plans 2005-2008

By: Great Britain, Treasury Staff,Great Britain. Treasury

White paper dated July 2004.

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0101623720

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9780101623728

Department for Transport annual report 2007

By: Great Britain: Department for Transport

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Department for Transport annual report 2007

By: Great Britain: Department for Transport

Dated May 2007

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0101709528

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Keeping the UK moving

the impact on transport of the winter weather in December 2010, fifth report of session 2010-12, Vol. 1: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

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Keeping the UK moving

the impact on transport of the winter weather in December 2010, fifth report of session 2010-12, Vol. 1: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence

By: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee

This report examines how snow chaos in December 2010 closed Heathrow, disabled parts of the rail network and disrupted many roads. More can and should be done to ensure UK transport networks continue to operate in severe winter weather, the Commons Transport Committee finds. The welfare of air and rail passenger must be taken more seriously and better real time information must be provided to road users. In its report the Transport Committee calls for additional investment and coordination by government to: ensure the final version of the Department for Transport's Climate change Adaptation Plan refers to the future risk of severe winter weather; improve resilience of the third rail network south of the Thames, with a long term aim to install a more resilient method of electrification; oversee airport planning for major incidents including snow chaos, particularly at Heathrow and review airport regulations to ensure they take account of this; permit airport operators to reclaim the cost of looking after stranded passengers when airlines fail to discharge their responsibility to do this; provide better online advice for individuals and communities about tackling problems arising from severe winter weather; launch a high profile campaign to increase the proportion of motorists taking precautions for driving in winter weather; develop clearer snow and ice risk travel warnings for freight vehicles similar to those for strong winds; investigate the case to provide the Met Office with more money to improve its long range forecasting capability sufficient to improve the way transport operators can warn passengers.

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0215559398

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9780215559395

Ministry of Defence

Hercules C-130 Tactical Fixed Wing Airlift Capability

By: Great Britain. National Audit Office

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Ministry of Defence

Hercules C-130 Tactical Fixed Wing Airlift Capability

By: Great Britain. National Audit Office

Transport aircraft are vital for both strategic and tactical tasks to support national security objectives, military exercises and training, and humanitarian aid. Despite a decreasing fleet size, and an increasing need for maintenance and upgrades, the Ministry of Defence is meeting the requirement for Hercules aircraft to transport military personnel and freight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hercules aircraft are available to fly on planned missions 85 per cent of the time. This report found increased stress on the aircraft has been caused by landing on unpaved airstrips in Iraq and Afghanistan, additional use of air drops, as well as a change from transporting people and equipment over long distances to making short flights in theatre. More wear and tear' has resulted, and increased maintenance costs. Fatigue, which decreases the life span of the wings, is accumulating more rapidly than in the past. The Department has had to retire four aircraft during 2006 and plans to retire a further five C-130Ks during this year, ahead of their planned retirement date of 2010. The Department will also need to address shortened wing life on the newer C-130J. The initial estimate for the number and type of spares for the C-130J was inaccurate, leading to some spares shortages. Whilst the shortages have not been allowed to affect aircraft deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq, on average Hercules C-130J have been unable to fly for 24 days a year for lack of parts. The Department has a shortage of engineering staff, and the RAF estimates that additional personnel would give increased aircraft availability. The focus on operations has meant there are fewer aircraft available for training. Aircrew on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan fly on average 60 hours per month, as opposed to 13 hours for aircrew based in the UK. Simulators are not able to replicate fully flying the Hercules C-130, as they have not kept pace with modifications and upgrades to the aircraft. As a result, there is a danger that the broader skills base of crews could be eroded in the future. There are also significant risks to the future ability of the Department to provide sufficient airlift to the armed forces. These include the withdrawal from service of the Hercules C-130K, the late delivery of the planned A400M transport aircraft, and a reduction in the anticipated service life of the C-130Js wings from flying in more challenging environments during operations. These issues could leave the RAF with a shortage of fixed wing aircraft.

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0102954186

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Transport Statistics Great Britain 2004

By: Great Britain. Department for Transport

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Transport Statistics Great Britain 2004

By: Great Britain. Department for Transport

The 30th edition of this annual publication contains a wide range of transport statistics which gives a comprehensive picture of transport use in Britain. It includes data tables relating to: general and cross modal transport; aviation; energy and the environment; freight; maritime transport; public transport, including rail, tube, bus and coaches; roads network and traffic; transport accidents and casualties; motor vehicles and goods vehicles; and international comparisons.

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0115526145

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Book's by Great Britain: Department of Transport

Delivery Chain Analysis for Bus Services in England

Delivery Chain Analysis for Bus Services in England

Land Transport Security - Scope for Further EU Involvement?

Land Transport Security - Scope for Further EU Involvement?

Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber to 2016

Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber to 2016

British Waterways

British Waterways

Freight Transport

Freight Transport

The draft Local Transport Bill and the Transport Innovation Fund

The draft Local Transport Bill and the Transport Innovation Fund

Stability, Security and Opportunity for All

Stability, Security and Opportunity for All

Department for Transport annual report 2007

Department for Transport annual report 2007

Keeping the UK moving

Keeping the UK moving

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

Transport Statistics Great Britain 2004

Transport Statistics Great Britain 2004

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