Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"May I congratulate the Government on their policy on no third runway at Heathrow? Does the Secretary of State agree that the aviation industry would be best served by a solution that encourages competition; can be delivered sooner, cheaper and easier; takes into account the impact on local residents; and …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 4th February 2015
Asked by:
Mary Macleod (Conservative - Brentford and Isleworth)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department applies the World Health Organisation's night noise guidelines for Europe; and whether these guidelines have been broken since May 2010.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The World Health Organisation’s (WHOs) guidelines for night noise in Europe relate to outside noise levels from all sources and not just transport.
At a national level, noise is managed through the implementation of the Government’s policy on noise, set out in the Noise Policy Statement for England. Its vision is to “promote good health and a good quality of life through the effective management of noise within the context of Government policy on sustainable development”. The Noise Policy Statement for England recognises that it is not possible to have a single objective noise-based measure that is applicable to all sources of noise in all situations. This is because effect levels are likely to be different for different noise sources, different people and at different times.
There are noise limits in place for motor vehicles and new railway rolling stock has to comply with noise limits set out in EU technical specifications. Civil aircraft using UK airports are subject to international noise certification standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
The Government restricts night flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports in order to limit noise. The Government’s stated objective for this regime is to limit and where possible reduce the number of people significantly affected by aircraft noise at night. This will be measured by the area and number of people within the night quota period contours and in particular the 55dBLAeq contour.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"It is wonderful to have this debate under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. This timely debate on safe cycling in London is about saving lives. Just recently, there were six deaths in just two weeks in London, which forced attention on the issue. Two collisions occurred on the same day, which …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"I thank my neighbour in London for that intervention. London councils have made an effort to create a safer environment for cycling, but I always push them, because when we have deaths, it shows that there is more to be done. The Mayor certainly stressed that there were issues with …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"I completely agree with my hon. Friend. We want the debate to be positive, and we want to say that cycling is brilliant for everyone to participate in and has amazing benefits. I want more people to cycle, so we must make it safer for everyone...."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"My hon. Friend makes a pertinent point. There is a fear of cycling in London. My hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Dr Wollaston) pointed out that it is important to stress the positives, but we also have a responsibility as MPs to protect people and allay some of the …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"I agree that many issues need to be addressed. There were 118 deaths across the country last year, so we must look at what we can do to make cycling safer in every area.
This year, the Mayor appointed London’s first cycling commissioner, who with the Mayor created “The Mayor’s …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Nov 2013
Cycling (London)
"My hon. Friend obviously knows my shopping habits. I recently bought a new light for my helmet, because I did not feel that I could be seen clearly enough from behind, even with a high-visibility jacket. That is important.
In this short debate, I would like to get a feeling …..."Mary Macleod - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Sep 2013
Cycling
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