§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the main measures increasing regulation in any area of which his Department has responsibility, which his Department has caused to be put into effect since the last general election.
§ Mr. NorrisSince 9 April 1992, my Department has caused a number of regulations to be put into effect. Many of these consolidate or update existing regulation.
The main areas in which new regulations have been made include emission standards for new vehicles; changes in axle and gross weights for heavy goods vehicles; the introduction of new drink and drugs offences relating to railways, tramways and prescribed systems of guided transport; the introduction of the extended driving test for certain disqualified drivers; and the packaging of some categories of dangerous goods. Four sets of regulations have been introduced following recommendations in the marine accident investigation branch report into the loss of the Marchioness, setting out requirements for improved standards of bridge visibility, stability and construction, life-saving appliances and fire protection on passenger craft.
10Won remand and (b) as convicted prisoners in British prisons at the latest available date; and how many were held in each category for each of the last three years.
§ Mr. Peter Lloyd[holding answer 17 November 1992]: The readily available information is given in the table.