HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 cc588-9W
Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list(a) the number of people employed, (b) the role and terms of reference and (c) the annual budget of (i) the Northern Lighthouse Board and (ii) the Commission for Integrated Transport for each year since 1997–98. [76524]

Mr. Jamieson

The information is as follows:

(b) The role of the Commission for Integrated Transport is to provide independent advice to Government on the implementation of integrated transport policy, to monitor developments across transport, environment, health and other sectors and to review progress towards meeting the Government's objectives. Its remit includes:

  • reviewing and monitoring progress towards objectives and targets set out in the Integrated Transport White Paper;
  • continuing and refreshing the transport policy debate;
  • fostering consensus among practical providers;
  • identifying and disseminating examples of best practice from home and abroad;
  • advising on developments in Europe, including relevant EU initiatives;
  • advising on the role of existing and emerging technologies;

reporting regularly on progress against the objectives and outcomes in the 10 Year Plan.

(c) Annual budget
£000
1999–2000 387
2000–01 695
2001–02 2,239