§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish the annual management objectives for each of his Department's divisions. [8327]
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his reply, 10 December 1996 Official Report column 103]: I have now agreed the following revised aims for my Department:
Statement of Purpose
To promote safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable transport for people and goods, responding to the individual's need for mobility and supporting economic growth.Aims
The Department will seek to:Reduce transport-related deaths and injuries by promoting safety and security, providing rescue services and investigating accidents;Reduce the damaging effects of transport on the environment by promoting sustainable growth and greater use of public transport, and by preventing, reducing and dealing effectively with pollution;Improve choice, quality, value and accessibility for transport users by promoting competition wherever practicable and creating opportunities for transport providers, by investing in and making better use of existing infrastructure, and by encouraging transport providers to make their services accessible to all.In pursuing these aims and broader Government aims the Department will:Carry out tax-collecting, licensing, standard-setting, regulatory, enforcement, grant-payment, contingency planning and other functions efficiently and fairly, maintaining a high standard of service;Keep Parliament and the public informed about transport policies and developments, and monitor their impact;Promote effectively UK interests in the European Union and other international bodies and in bilateral relations;Work effectively with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, other Government Departments and other organisations in both the public and private sector;Create opportunities for all its staff and ensure they are equipped with the skills they need;Manage its resources efficiently and effectively.