December 2007
The following sections provide links to information released by DfT in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests during December 2007.
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).
Report on evaluating the success of cycle networks and future predictions
An FOI request for reports and any associated papers regarding a funded study by Joanne Patterson of Cardiff University, which looked at the success of cycle networks.
Frameworks for the provision of management consultancy services
An FOI request for details of frameworks that the Department has in place for the provision of management consultancy services and the supply of specialist contract staff plus information on mark up on frameworks for specialist contractors.
Private hire vehicles in bus lanes
An FOI request for information on private hire vehicles in bus lanes.
Metronet contracts
An FOI request for information on the number and value of contracts awarded (or announced as being at preferred bidder stage) by the Department since 18 July 2007 to the ultimate investors (or any of their subsidiary companies) in Metronet Rail BCV Holdings Ltd and Metronet Rail SSL Holdings.
DfT Disability Equality scheme
An FOI request for information on the Disability Rights Commission's assessment of DfT Disability Equality Scheme.
Parliamentary monitoring tendering
An FOI request for copies of any tenders submitted in relation to the last parliamentary monitoring tender.
Special Advisers' meetings with commercial representatives
An FOI request for confirmation on Special Advisers' meetings with commercial representatives.
Traffic calming (road humps)
An FOI request for confirmation on the tests and research the DfT has carried out on traffic calming (road humps) and their impact on vehicles and passengers.
Consultancy expenditure figures
An FOI request for confirmation on whether the consultancy expenditure figures shown in the table on page 270 of the DfT 2007 Annual Report for each Agency are based on purchase orders raised or invoices paid.
Accounting practice method for recording consultant expenditure
An FOI request for information regarding what the HM Treasury recommended or generally accepted accounting practice method for recording consultant expenditure is and whether this should be on the basis of purchase orders raised or invoices paid.
