"uri","answering body","answer > is ministerial correction","answer > date of answer","answer > answer text","answer > answering member constituency","answer > answering member printed","answer > question first answered","answer > uri","answer > answering member > label","answering dept id","answering dept short name","answering dept sort name","date","hansard heading","house id","legislature > pref label","question text","registered interest","tabling member > label","tabling member constituency","tabling member printed","uin" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/418247","Department for Transport","false","2015-09-17","
I remain absolutely committed to the introduction of Oyster Pay-As-You-Go from the current Oyster boundary to Gatwick Airport.
I am in continued discussions with the Mayor of London, and officials from the Department, TfL and the operator are working hard to make it a reality. I will be announcing the timetable for the implementation of these changes shortly.
Oyster Pay As You Go can be a real benefit to rail customers and we want to ensure that such benefits reach as many people as possible, which is why we included the commitment in the franchise.
","Devizes","Claire Perry","2015-09-17T11:49:11.597Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/418247/answer","Biography information for Claire Perry","27","Transport","Transport","2015-09-10","Railways: Tickets","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Oyster ticketing system is planned to be extended to Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley and Ifield railway stations.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","9881" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/714851","Department for International Development","false","2017-03-29","
The way to end poverty and aid dependency is through inclusive economic growth, jobs, investment and trade. I recently launched DFID’s Economic Development Strategy which sets out my Department’s commitment to this agenda and the steps we are taking to deliver our priorities. Stronger economic development will enable the poorest countries to stand on their own two feet and is firmly in the UK’s national interest.
","Witham","Priti Patel","2017-03-29T14:29:17.757Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/714851/answer","Biography information for Priti Patel","20","International Development","International Development","2017-03-23","Developing Countries: Economic Growth","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to promote economic development in developing countries.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","909553" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/713309","Department for International Trade","false","2017-03-23","During the Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting held earlier this month, my Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade, and my Noble Friend Lord Price, met many of the 35 visiting Commonwealth Trade Ministers to discuss trade and investment issues of mutual interest during the two day event.
","Wyre Forest","Mark Garnier","2017-03-23T15:25:25.017Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/713309/answer","Biography information for Mark Garnier","202","International Trade","International Trade","2017-03-20","Overseas Trade: Commonwealth","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions he has had with other Commonwealth countries on future trade and investment opportunities.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","909459" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/692647","Department for Transport","false","2017-02-23","Network Rail is delivering a package of infrastructure enhancements including new signalling and automatic train operation that will enable 24 trains an hour to operate between Blackfriars and St Pancras International from late 2018.
It is envisaged that this frequency would operate for approximately 2 hours in the morning and evening peaks.
","Blackpool North and Cleveleys","Paul Maynard","2017-02-23T11:06:40.52Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/692647/answer","Biography information for Paul Maynard","27","Transport","Transport","2017-02-20","Thameslink Line","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the infrastructure for the Thameslink Programme has the capacity to run 24 trains an hour.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","908851" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/178772","Deputy Prime Minister","false","2015-02-10","Devolution to local areas is important to this Government and we have a proud record - the Localism Act, the creation of Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Local Government Finance Act, 28 City Deals and the devolution of at least £12bn through Growth Deals which provide the opportunity for all local areas in England to negotiate for freedoms and flexibilities to maximise their economic growth.
","Tunbridge Wells","Greg Clark","2015-02-10T14:23:41.323Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/178772/answer","Biography information for Greg Clark","58","Deputy Prime Minister","Deputy Prime Minister","2015-02-04","Local Government: Powers","1","House of Commons","To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to bring forward proposals for further devolution for England.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","907524" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/170518","Ministry of Justice","false","2014-12-16","Despite investment, reoffending rates have remained stubbornly high. We are fundamentally reforming rehabilitation services by opening up the market to new providers and incentivising them to focus relentlessly on reducing reoffending. For the first time in recent history virtually every offender released from custody will receive statutory supervision and rehabilitation in the community. We remain on track to deliver these key reforms by 2015.
","South West Bedfordshire","Andrew Selous","2014-12-16T16:38:08.347Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/170518/answer","Biography information for Andrew Selous","54","Justice","Justice","2014-12-10","Reoffenders","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of crimes committed by ex-prisoners.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","906635" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167191","Foreign and Commonwealth Office","false","2014-12-02","This Government is committed to working to increase trade across the Commonwealth. Most recently, the Government has provided financial and public support to the new Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council so it can fully establish itself as the leading business representation and trade advocacy organisation in the Commonwealth.","East Devon","Mr Hugo Swire","2014-12-02T15:17:44.033Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167191/answer","Biography information for Lord Swire","16","Foreign and Commonwealth Office","Foreign and Commonwealth Office","2014-11-26","Commonwealth","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent steps the Government has taken to promote trade within the Commonwealth.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","906383" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/533489","Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","false","2016-07-07","As part of the Government’s funding agreement, Defra regularly assesses the performance of the National Wildlife Crime Unit.
Last year, for example, as part of an international law enforcement operation, the Unit supported 28 investigations and supported seizures of almost 700 illegal goods derived from protected species.
Defra and the Home Office have guaranteed funding for NWCU until March 2020.
","Penrith and The Border","Rory Stewart","2016-07-07T14:50:34.047Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/533489/answer","Biography information for Rory Stewart","13","Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","2016-07-04","Nature Conservation: Crime","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the National Wildlife Crime Unit in tackling wildlife crime and protecting endangered animals.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","905727" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/515704","Department for Transport","false","2016-04-28","
The Government wants to deliver better journeys for drivers. Roadworks are essential, but that doesn’t mean they should be in place any longer than is absolutely necessary. We are currently consulting on changes that will reduce the congestion caused by roadworks on local ‘A’ road from works left in place at the weekend but where no work is happening, and to remove temporary traffic lights as soon as the works are complete.
We have asked Highways England to look closely at reducing the length of roadworks on the Strategic Road Network. This is being reflected in the next phase of smart motorway schemes, where Highways England are reducing both the length (distance) and duration (time they are in place) of roadworks.
Highways England are also considering the use of higher speed limits through roadworks, where this can be done safely. Subject to safety assessments, Highway England will be starting a trial of higher speed limits on roadworks later this year.
","Harrogate and Knaresborough","Andrew Jones","2016-04-28T16:24:10.977Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/515704/answer","Biography information for Andrew Jones","27","Transport","Transport","2016-04-25","Roads: Repairs and Maintenance","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that roadworks cause less disruption to motorists.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","904747" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/416365","Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","false","2015-09-14","Defra recognises the importance of pollinators, including bees, and their value to food security and sustaining the natural environment. This is why Defra published the National Pollinator Strategy in November 2014:
The Strategy is a ten-year plan to bring about the best possible conditions for pollinators to flourish across all land types. It identifies specific policy and evidence actions for government and others, and actions that everyone can take to help expand food, shelter and nest sites. The Strategy also seeks to address key gaps in our understanding about the status of pollinators.
To raise public awareness a ‘Call to Action’, “Bees’ Needs: Food and a Home” (www.beesneeds.org.uk) was launched in July 2014. This is a simple message on the essential needs of pollinators and how to fulfil them.
","Penrith and The Border","Rory Stewart","2015-09-14T10:24:44.743Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/416365/answer","Biography information for Rory Stewart","13","Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","2015-09-04","Pollinators","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support bees and pollinators.","false","Biography information for Henry Smith","Crawley","Henry Smith","9045"