September 2005

The following sections provide links to information released by DfT in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests during September 2005.

Responses released by DfT's Executive Agencies may be found on their respective websites: Driving Standards Agency (DSA), Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA), Highways Agency (HA), Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Marine accidents where alcohol or fatigue were involved

Response to a request for information about marine accidents, incidents and injuries since 1991.

Published:

29 September 2005

The gap between the end of the bus lane markings and a left hand junction

Response to a request about the law on bus lane markings.

Published:

28 September 2005

Implementation of 'Releasing Resources to the Frontline' (Gershon Review)

Response to a request asking for information on the implementation by the DfT of the Gershon efficiency review.

Published:

26 September 2005

Background information on the procurement portal

Response to a query asking for information on the processes used to secure a supplier for the procurement portal and the methods of evaluation used.

Published:

26 September 2005

Information provided to Ministers relating to the July 2001 SERAS study

Information provided to Ministers as the basis of their decision to take forward airport expansion options outlined in stage one of the South East and East of England Regional Air Services (SERAS) study.

Published:

22 September 2005

Consultancy documents on communications research

Copies of documents received by Millward Brown and other external consultants, relating to media coverage of transport, including speed cameras and road safety.

Published:

03 January 2006

Safety cameras on the A50 Kidsgrove Stoke-on-Trent

Request for data and relevant photographs about the installation of safety cameras on the A50 Kidsgrove Stoke-on-Trent.

Published:

20 September 2005

Details of communication between DfT and the SRA on the Great Western franchise

All minutes, records of meetings, ministerial guidance and correspondence between DfT and SRA, or within DfT and SRA individually, mentioning the public consultation over the Greater Western franchise.

Published:

20 September 2005

Request for data on the relationship between accidents and excessive speed

Request for data about the statistical relationship between accidents and driving with excessive speed and the proportion of all accidents involving speeding drivers.

Published:

20 September 2005

Information regarding developments on the A379

Response to an FOI request for information relating to a possible change of speed limit and the use of speed cameras on the A379 in Starcross in Devon.

Published:

19 September 2005

Proposed speed cameras on the A56

Response to an FOI request for information on proposed new speed cameras on the A56, Bury New Road, near Manchester.

Published:

19 September 2005

DfT procedures relating to the Civil Service Code

An FOI request for information about Department for Transport procedures which are referred to in paragraph 11 of the Civil Service Code.

Published:

16 September 2005

Transfer of DVLA staff to the new DfT shared service centre in Swansea

An FOI request for information about the transfer of 170 DVLA staff to the new Department for Transport shared service centre in Swansea.

Published:

16 September 2005

Details of marine incidents and accidents around Ramsgate and Deal

An FOI request for details of incidents and accidents involving all types of vessels reported to MAIB from 2002 in the Ramsgate and Deal areas.

Published:

12 September 2005

An FOI request for negative information about speed cameras

An FOI request for negative information about speed cameras and in particular if they had caused or contributed towards accidents.

Published:

12 September 2005

Information about the document 'Adhering to the speed limit'

An FOI request for information about the document published on the Department's website titled 'Adhering to the speed limit - helpful information'.

Published:

12 September 2005

Revenues generated for all safety camera partnerships

An FOI request for details of revenues generated for all safety camera partnerships as previously provided for Dorset.

Published:

09 September 2005

Financial information about consultancy contracts

An FOI request for information about the 10 consultancy contracts under which the most has been paid by the Department to date.

Published:

08 September 2005

Numbers of traffic signals and variable message signs

An FOI request for information about the numbers of traffic signals and variable message signs.

Published:

08 September 2005

Fatalities and injuries to the crew of UK registered fishing vessels

An FOI request for information about fatalities and injuries to the crew of UK registered fishing vessels reported to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) in 2004.

Published:

07 September 2005

Marine accident data for the Thames area

An FOI request for marine accident data for the Thames area.

Published:

05 September 2005

Information about transport investment for Haringey Heartlands access road

An FOI request for information about transport investment for Haringey Heartlands access road.

Published:

02 September 2005

FOI responses available only in hard copy format

Responses to Freedom of Information requests that cannot be provided in an electronic format and are available in hard copy format only.

Published:

27 September 2005