Asked by: Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph B.18 of the Civil Aviation Authority's Guidance on the application of the airspace change process document, published in March 2016, whether guidance will be issued to airports on their needing to conduct an impact assessment on livestock, animals and biodiversity.
Answered by John Hayes
The Government will consult shortly on airspace matters. This consultation will include a draft of new guidance to the Civil Aviation Authority on the environmental factors it should take into account when exercising its air navigation functions.
It is expected that the revised guidance will be in place by the end of this year.
Asked by: Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to introduce a graduated driving licensing system for young drivers.
Answered by Andrew Jones
It is important that we strike the right balance between the safety and the freedom of young drivers. Many rely on their cars to get to work and education; so licensing restrictions could affect their ability to access these opportunities.
Instead, we’re focussing our efforts on encouraging learner drivers to be better prepared for the wonderful freedoms a driving licence offers, but without compromising on safety, which is at the heart of what we do.