Hc 287 Government Motoring Agencies The User Perspective

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780215075895

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HC 287 - Government Motoring Agencies - the User Perspective by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee Pdf

The Government's motoring agencies are undergoing reorganisation and are introducing digital services; both changes have potential to bring welcome improvements. The Government has a mixed approach to organisational change in the agencies with different emphasis on efficiency savings, restructuring, and private sector involvement across the agencies. It needs to do more to explain the future direction for all the motoring agencies and how it will create a more unified service. The agencies could do more to recognise and respond to the needs of business users. There are a number of specific areas that require action by the Government and its motoring agencies: the driver Certificate of Professional Competence may not be delivering all the benefits expected of it and the Government should negotiate changes at a European level; the agencies need to have effective assisted digital strategies in place to help those who cannot or are unwilling to use the internet to access services; the agencies need to work with the Government Digital Service and others to address the problem of misleading copycat websites; the DVLA needs to do more to explain how it is required to share personal data with private parking companies and the safeguards that are in place to protect such data; the DVLA needs to adjust it's fees to ensure costs are covered and do more to explain it's calculations; and data sharing needs to be effective, if revenue collection, action on safety and work by enforcement agencies are to be effective, and new services need to be planned with data sharing in mind

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-13
Category : Airports
ISBN : 9780215084071

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HC 713 - Smaller Airports by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee Pdf

Smaller airports are economic and social enablers. They facilitate vital national and international connections for people and businesses in the UK. The Committee found that Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the principal threat to the smaller airports sector. APD cannot be amended to support people, businesses and regional economies because of the operation of European competition law, while proposals to devolve it to the regions would serve only to spread a patchwork of market distortions across the UK. It was disappointing that the concerns the Committee raised about APD in their First Report of Session 2013-14 on Aviation strategy were ignored by the Treasury. The Committee urges Transport Ministers to pursue those recommendations and the important concerns raised by smaller airports with the Treasury. The Airports Commission will publish its final report on expanding hub airport capacity in the south-east shortly after the general election. The whole country will only be able to share the economic benefits if airlines secure slots to provide services to UK airports outside London. The DfT needs to assess how new slots might be allocated and whether slots could be ring-fenced for domestic services

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0215080874

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Government Motoring Agencies - the User Perspective by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee Pdf

Government response to HC 287, session 2014-15 (ISBN 9780215075895), published 07/10/14

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780215081155

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HC 257 - Investing In The Railway by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee Pdf

The Transport Committee welcomes record investment committed to the 'classic' rail network but calls for greater regional balance in spending. Network Rail must also regain the confidence of passengers following recent disruption. The Committee calls for the Government to take responsibility for rolling stock, to address general shortages and ensure there will be sufficient trains to run on newly-electrified lines. The Committee also concluded: (i) Record levels of funding show a welcome commitment to ’classic' rail but this should be set in a longer-term strategic plan for the rail network, which ties into a wider transport strategy; (ii) The overrunning Christmas engineering works were unacceptable; (iii) Network Rail must have adequate contingency plans. They must also work with Passenger Focus and train operating companies to improve communication with passengers when engineering works fail; (iv) In the light of the change of status of Network Rail the ORR must reconsider whether fining a public sector body remains an effective means for the regulator to exert control; (v) Greater transparency is essential around rail spending. Criteria used to allocate spending should be published.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Justice Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780215073198

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HC 307 - Crime Reduction Policies: A Co-Ordinated Approach? by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Justice Committee Pdf

The Justice Committee believes The Treasury should seriously question whether taxpayers' money is used in ways most likely to reduce future crime and victimisation and must develop a longer term strategy for the use of resources tied up currently in the criminal justice system. All parts of the criminal justice system have had to cope with significant spending cuts, yet it appears that the Government has shied away from using the need to make those cuts to re-evaluate how and where money is spent. The Committee welcomes the development of various cross-Government initiatives to deal with the sources of crime, such as the Troubled Families Programme. But resources committed are tiny compared to the costs of crime to society. Each year: violent crime, 44% of which is alcohol related, costs almost £30 billion; crime perpetrated by people who had conduct problems in childhood costs around £60 billion; drug related crime costs £13.3 billion; anti-social behaviour related to alcohol abuse costs £11 billion. The costs of preventative investment further upstream are often relatively small yet the Committee's evidence highlights the clear benefits of collective ownership, pooled funding and joint priorities that have been facilitated by the shift of power in this field from Whitehall to local communities. The greatest problem identified by the Committee is the lack of rigorous assessment of where taxpayers' money can be most effectively spent in cutting crime. A more evidence-based approach is needed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCSD:31822037817723

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How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease by Anonim Pdf

This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Author : Lee August Rodegerdts,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309155113

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Roundabouts by Lee August Rodegerdts,National Cooperative Highway Research Program Pdf

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 672: Roundabouts: An Informational Guide - Second Edition explores the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roundabouts. The report also addresses issues that may be useful in helping to explain the trade-offs associated with roundabouts. This report updates the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, based on experience gained in the United States since that guide was published in 2000.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Public Health Approaches to Reduce Vision Impairment and Promote Eye Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309439985

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Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Public Health Approaches to Reduce Vision Impairment and Promote Eye Health Pdf

The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and mobility. Functioning eyes and vision system can reduce an adult's risk of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, social isolation, depression, and other psychological problems. In children, properly maintained eye and vision health contributes to a child's social development, academic achievement, and better health across the lifespan. The public generally recognizes its reliance on sight and fears its loss, but emphasis on eye and vision health, in general, has not been integrated into daily life to the same extent as other health promotion activities, such as teeth brushing; hand washing; physical and mental exercise; and various injury prevention behaviors. A larger population health approach is needed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in coordinated efforts that can sustain the scope of behavior change. The shaping of socioeconomic environments can eventually lead to new social norms that promote eye and vision health. Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States. Building on the momentum of previous public health efforts, this report also introduces a model for action that highlights different levels of prevention activities across a range of stakeholders and provides specific examples of how population health strategies can be translated into cohesive areas for action at federal, state, and local levels.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Sciences Community
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780309142397

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Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Sciences Community Pdf

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : MINN:31951P002319111

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Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1808 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Government publications
ISBN : IND:30000133148712

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Catalogue of the Public Documents of the ... Congress and of All Departments of the Government of the United States for the Period from ... to ... by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1806 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UOM:35112101210518

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Catalogue of the Public Documents of the ... Congress and of All Departments of the Government of the United States by United States. Superintendent of Documents Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electrical engineering
ISBN : UIUC:30112112011520

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Western Electrician by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alberto Bull,United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean,Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit
Publisher : Santiago, Chile : United Nations, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : NWU:35556035567320

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Traffic Congestion by Alberto Bull,United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean,Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Health Professions Education Summit
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309133197

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Health Professions Education by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Health Professions Education Summit Pdf

The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is the follow up to that summit, held in June 2002, where 150 participants across disciplines and occupations developed ideas about how to integrate a core set of competencies into health professions education. These core competencies include patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. This book recommends a mix of approaches to health education improvement, including those related to oversight processes, the training environment, research, public reporting, and leadership. Educators, administrators, and health professionals can use this book to help achieve an approach to education that better prepares clinicians to meet both the needs of patients and the requirements of a changing health care system.