§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will list the contracts awarded to(a) AEA Technology and (b) Amey Vectra Ltd. by his Department and its predecessor agencies and non-departmental public bodies since May 1999. [11017]
§ Dr. Whitehead[holding answer 29 October 2001]: The following contracts have been awarded by my Department and its predecessor agencies since May 1999 to;
(a) AEA Technology by:
(i) Central Department:
792WManagement Support for the Safety & Health Business Plan;Beacon Council Round 2 Theme Research: Sustainable Development/Local; Environmental Quality—Maintaining a High Quality Local Environment;Contaminated Land Research Audit;National Cycling Strategy—For the Provision of Marketing and Promotional Activities;
§ Ms KeebleThe planning applications listed are those submitted for housing development in Northampton on greenfield sites which the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions has called in or issued a holding direction, since 7 March 2000. Also indicated is the location of the development, the number of houses to be provided and the area of land involved.
National Cycling Strategy—For services to promote the national Cycling Strategy;Promotion of National Cycling Strategy;School Travel Seminars 2000—Organisation of Workshops and regional seminars;Are you doing your bit—travel awareness campaign research;Provision of services to DETR/DEFRA;DETR/DEFRA contribution towards cost of EU SAVE project (55 per cent.);DETR/DEFRA contribution towards cost of EU SAVE project (20 per cent.);DETR/DEFRA contribution towards cost of EU SAVE project (9 per cent.);Provision of feasibility studies into environmental and marketing conditions (four contracts);Air Quality at UK Regional Airports;Local Air quality modelling for the South East and East of England Regional Air Service Study;Regional Air Services Part 3: Air Quality Modelling for Midlands & ScotlandProfessional Advice on Energy Matters;Cost Effectiveness of noise reduction measures: Phase 1;Ethanol emission testing;Greener fleet certification scheme;An in-service emissions test for spark ignition petrol;Evaluation of traffic modelling & appraisal research programme;In-Car particulate exposure;Greener fleet certification scheme (company car fleets);European particle measurement programme: Phase 1;Rail research strategy co-ordinator;Study of Air Quality at Airports (two contracts);Comparative Study of the environmental effects of rail & short haul air travel;Developed Countries Commitments to reduced/limit emissions of Greenhouse Gases during the period 2008 to 2012;793WDevelopment & Implementation of a methodology to verify projected UK emissions of HydrofluoroCarbons, Perfluorocarbons & Sulphur Hexafluoride;Assess atmospheric Ozone Measurement at Lerwick and Camborne;Develop, maintain and archive the annual UK inventory of GHG emissions by sources and removals by sink;Organise & provide technical support for IPCC expert workshop on good practice for reporting GHG Inventory guideline;Carry out cost effectiveness analysis reduction Options for UK emissions of Methane and Nitrous Oxide;Preliminary study to assess the likely effects of the EU Landfill Directive and the Government's draft waste strategy on GHG emissions.(ii) Vehicle Inspectorate:
Diesel Emission Research;Research Work on the Influence of On-board Diagnostic Fault on Vehicle emission.(iii) Maritime and Coastguard Agency:
Ensure EUROSPILL was millennium compliant, update tidal data, display marine hazards;Chemical dispersal of oil—a route for rapid removal from the environment;Research project 473—Safety First Project;General Technical queries in areas where the Agency does not possess the expertise Testing whether oil dispersant is still usable;Administrating scheme and paying grants for scheme which supports merchant navy training.(b) Amey Vectra Ltd by
(i) Maritime and Coastguard Agency:
Undertake surveys of customers and staff when requested by MCA on a call off basis.(ii) Highways Agency:
Engineering Services.Information on contracts let by non-departmental public bodies is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.