Search results for 'transport'
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Tackling congestion by making better use of England’s motorways and trunk roads
Published on:The Highways Agency, as part of its Making Better Use programme to bring quick relief from road congestion on England’s motorways and trunk roads, is taking steps to improve the information it gives to motorists and to strengthen its ability to deal with incidents and accidents. According to today’s report by the National Audit Office, […]
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Submission of evidence: Controls on regulation
Published on:The Better Regulation Executive is currently reviewing controls on regulation. This document is the National Audit Office’s submission to that review. It is based on a combination of our previous work and new work with five case study departments earlier this year.
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Investigation into government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook.
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Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Progress report December 2011
Published on:The Olympic Delivery Authority remains on course to deliver its work on the Olympic Park successfully. But almost all of the Public Sector Funding Package is likely to be required, with little scope for unforeseen costs to emerge in the eight months left.
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Overviews of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Driving Standards Agency: NAO briefings for the Transport Select Committee
Published on:These documents have been prepared to provide an overview of the work and performance of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and the Driving Standards Agency in the financial year 2010-11.
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Appropriation Accounts 2000-2001
Published on:Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, today reported to Parliament that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) was making good progress in tackling vehicle excise duty evasion. Overall the Agency collected gross revenues in excess of £5.2 billion in 2000-01 (an increase of nearly £200 million from 1999-2000). The Agency continues […]
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Exiting the EU: supplying the health and social care sectors
Published on:We record government’s progress in ensuring health and social care supplies should the UK leave the EU without a deal.
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Local authority capital expenditure and resourcing
Published on:Explore the trends in capital expenditure and resourcing since 2010-11 and build a richer understanding of what they mean for different local authorities.
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Implementing the UK’s Exit from the European Union: Department for Transport
Published on:Provides information on how the Department for Transport is organising itself to support a successful exit from the EU.
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Investigation into submarine defueling and dismantling
Published on:We investigated the Ministry of Defence’s progress with submarine disposal and in implementing the projects needed to make this work.
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) 2002-03 Trust Statement
Published on:Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, today reported to Parliament that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency had collected £4.6 billion of vehicle excise duty in 2002-03, although some £200 million of revenue was lost through evasion. National evasion levels have risen to 4.5 per cent of the total revenue that should […]
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Ensuring that Railtrack Maintain and Renew the Railway Network
Published on:Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, told Parliament today that the Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR) have made improvements to their regulation of the stewardship by Railtrack plc of the national railway network, but that much still needs to be done to provide a fully effective regulatory regime for the future. […]
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Improving public transport in England through light rail
Published on:Modern light rail systems, such as Croydon Tramlink and Manchester Metrolink, have brought significant benefits to passengers, according to a report Parliament by the head of the National Audit Office, Sir John Bourn. They deliver fast, frequent and reliable services and provide a comfortable and safe journey. Their modern look and attractive services have enhanced […]
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Ship Surveys and Inspections
Published on:The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the principal government body for enforcing ship safety standards, makes a major contribution to the UK’s ship safety record, now one of the best in the world. However, according to a report to Parliament today by Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, the MCA can increase […]
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Asylum accommodation and support
Published on:This report examines the government’s replacement of the COMPASS contracts for accommodation and support for asylum seekers.
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Department of Transport – Ship Safety
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Completing Crossrail
Published on:This report examines the causes of the cost increases and delays to the Crossrail programme.
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Dealing with pollution from ships
Published on:With one of the longest coastlines in Europe and an economy that relies on shipping for 95 per cent of its visible trade, the UK is at particular risk from marine pollution, which can have serious consequences for people, property and the environment. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an executive agency of the Department […]
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Royal Travel by Air and Rail
Published on:In the three years since the Royal Household took over responsibility for managing its own air and rail travel, the cost of such travel has reduced by two thirds. However, as a result of the National Audit Office’s enquiries, the basis of charging by the Ministry of Defence for royal use of the RAF’s 32 […]