January 2008
The following sections provide links to information released by DfT in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests during January 2008.
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).
Domestic flights taken by ministers
An FoI request for information about domestic flights, including helicopter travel, taken by Department for Transport minsters during 12 months to 31st October 2007.
Ministerial meetings with outside interest groups
An FoI request for information about ministerial meetings with outside interest groups.
Proposed Nottingham Express Transit Order: Cost of public inquiry
An FoI request for information about the costs of the recent public inquiry into the application for the proposed Nottingham Express Transit Order.
Casualties from road accidents involving a trailer
An FoI request regarding the number of people killed or seriously injured in personal injury road accidents involving at least one trailer.
Secure stations scheme
An FoI request regarding information about station accreditations under the Secure Stations Scheme.
St Pancras Station
An FoI request regarding the funding the DfT has given to the redevelopment of London's St Pancras Station.
Ministerial Christmas cards
An FOI request for information regarding the number and cost of Christmas cards sent by DfT ministers.
Noise levels near Heathrow airport
An FOI request for information regarding average and highest noise levels from planes flying over Stanwell, Ashford, Staines, Egham, Sunbury and Englefield Green.
Shock advertising research
An FOI request regarding DfT research into the use of shock advertising.
Fee raising powers of DVLA and DSA
FOI requests relating to fee raising powers of DVLA and DSA and responsibility for agency business plans and annual reports.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) and Local Government Transport conference
An FOI request for information relating to the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) and Local Government Transport conference.
First Capital Connect
An FOI request for information about First Capital Connect in relation to Penalty Fares and other matters.
Plymouth City Airport (PCA)
An EIR request for information relating to Plymouth City Airport (PCA).
MAIB’s investigation into the loss of yacht Ouzo
An FOI request for information relating to the MAIB’s investigation into the loss of yacht Ouzo.
Access for All funding programme
An FOI request for details of assessments and correspondence in relation to the Access for All funding programme.
