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Session 2006-07 Publications on the internet Transport Committee Publications

Transport - Sixth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 16 May 2007. CONTENTS Terms of Reference REPORT INTRODUCTION The Watermen's Revolt The tidal Thames: a special case Safety on the inland waterways Safety on the Thames Quality of accident statistics THE REASONS FOR INTRODUCING THE NEW LICENCE Improving safety The European Directive Mobility of UK-licenced masters Promoting freight on the waterways The cost of the licence LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND THE EQUIVALENCE COMMITTEE Fowey Harbour The Thames HAVE STANDARDS FALLEN? Comparison with the old Thames licence Qualifying service time Revalidation and medical fitness CONCLUSION ANNEX: HOW THE NEW LICENCE WORKS Who needs the new licence? Tiers 1 and 2 Classification of waters Minimum service periods and ages Assessment of skills and service Local knowledge endorsements Other endorsements LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS FORMAL MINUTES WITNESSES LIST OF WRITTEN EVIDENCE REPORTS FROM THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE SESSION 2006-07 MINUTES OF EVIDENCE - VOLUME II (HC 320-II) Wednesday 21 February 2007 Wednesday 7 March 2007 Wednesday 14 March 2007

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