May 2008
The following sections provide links to information released by DfT in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests during May 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).
Meetings attended by the minister for shipping
FOI request for information about the hospitality book and meetings attended by the minister responsible for shipping from 2006 to the present.
Cost model used to calculate MOT test fee levels
FOI request for information on the cost model used to calculate MOT test fee levels.
Money spent on road safety
FOI request for information about money spent on road safety.
Ministerial meetings with outside interest groups
FOI request for details of ministerial meetings with outside interest groups.
Cycling Projects Fund Trafford Centre Manchester
FOI requesting information about one of the projects the Department for Transport funded via the Cycling Projects Fund initiative which operated in 2003 and 2004.
Contract between DfT and Trafficmaster Plc for supply of journey time data
An FOI request for information on the contract between DfT and Trafficmaster Plc for supply of journey time data for three year period from 03 July 2007.
Handling of personal data
FOI requesting information on instructions and guidance issued to members of staff about the handling of personal data about members of the public, including with regard to the security of that data.
Faber Maunsell
FOI request for the price of the Faber Maunsell's bid for the online benchmarking project.
Chief Scientific Adviser
FOI request for information relating to what advice the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department, Professor Brian Collins, has given on the climatic impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and non-CO2 emissions, especially those at altitude, from aircraft.
Proposed Westbury Bypass
FOI request relating to the proposed Westbury Bypass, a LTP major road scheme which is being promoted by Wiltshire County Council.
A127/A1159 Priory Crescent Road Widening
FOI requesting information in regards to the A127/A1159 Priory Crescent Road Widening, local transport major road scheme which is being promoted by Southend on Sea Borough Council, as local highway authority.
Summary of the road grants
FOI requesting a summary of the grants made to each County Council / County Borough in England and Wales for the financial year 2007/8 and 2008/9 for the purposes of road improvements or the provision of new roads.
Data gathering on driving and disability statistics
FOI request for information relating to data gathering on driving and disability statistics.
Availablility of national concessionary bus smartcards
FOI request for information relating to the availability of new passes for free off-peak bus travel for people aged 60 and over and eligible disabled people.
Congestion on the A34 M3-M40
FOI request for information relating to congestion on the A34 M3-M40.
