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64835
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the hon. Member for Walsall North will receive a reply to his letter of 29 May 2014 on behalf of a constituent. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Winnick more like this
uin 203034 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-03more like thismore than 2014-07-03
answer text <p> </p><p>The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, my hon. Friend, the Member for Scarborough and Whitby (Robert Goodwill), replied to the letter on the 1 July 2014.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-03T15:09:49.0660576Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-03T15:09:49.0660576Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
316
label Biography information for Mr David Winnick more like this
64836
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Franchises more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it mandatory for all new franchise agreements to provide free wi-fi on all trains. more like this
tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Pritchard more like this
uin 203055 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department for Transport is committed to working with industry partners, such as Network Rail, in developing greater mobile connectivity for passengers. Our policy of awarding franchises on the basis of quality as well as price has seen franchises awarded on TSGN and Essex Thameside which included improvements in this area proposed by the winning bidders. In order to enable market led innovation and flexibility for bidders for franchises, the way in which greater mobile connectivity is delivered is not currently specified.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to improving access to mobile broadband for passengers. Monday's announcement that over £53m due to be repaid to Government by Network Rail will instead be invested in new WiFi equipment on trains is evidence of that commitment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T16:46:59.1991573Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T16:46:59.1991573Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1576
label Biography information for Mark Pritchard more like this
64837
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading London Midland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will discuss with London Midland Trains steps to improve (a) punctuality, (b) reliability, (c) greater notification of cancellations and (d) provision of sufficient drivers for off-peak and weekend services. more like this
tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Pritchard more like this
uin 203056 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>The Department monitors each train operator's overall performance and there are clear actions set out in the franchise agreement should performance drop below what is expected. This regular monitoring includes monthly meetings with their senior management where performance figures are scrutinised and challenged. After the concerns in the Autumn of 2012, London Midland implemented a number of remedial measures which included a recruitment programme for new drivers, and this recruitment is ongoing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Office of Rail Regulation initiated a code of practice that was placed in the obligations in the licences of all train companies, station operators and Network Rail to ensure the whole rail network works together in compliance with an industry Code of Practice to deliver the best possible passenger information.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T15:30:21.8945335Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T15:30:21.8945335Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1576
label Biography information for Mark Pritchard more like this
64838
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Level Crossings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to educate the public about dangers arising from railway level crossings. more like this
tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Pritchard more like this
uin 203057 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>The best way to reduce risk at level crossings is to ensure they are used safely and that any instructions displayed are followed. The Department continues to support the railway industry to ensure that crossing users are aware of the dangers at level crossings, for example, by sponsoring research by RSSB (formerly the Rail Safety and Standards Board) in this area.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Given the limited success of physical mitigation measures, such research is vital to assist Network Rail and the wider rail industry to understand, and mitigate, “human factor” elements. The results have informed the development of Network Rail's long-running “<em>Don't Run the Risk</em>” and “<em>See Track – Think </em>Train” television and radio campaigns which are aimed at raising awareness of the dangers at level crossings and educating the public about the consequences of misuse.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Network Rail has also created a “<em>Rail Life</em>” campaign aimed specifically at primary and secondary school pupils. This is providing educational material to schools adjacent to level crossings and produced video material to explain the risks to children.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Part of the role of the Level Crossing Managers which Network Rail has recruited is to build relationships with all level crossing users as well as the wider community and the Government expects further safety benefits to accrue from these activities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T15:32:17.2137218Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T15:32:17.2137218Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1576
label Biography information for Mark Pritchard more like this
64841
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Pay more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which organisations collect subscriptions through the employers' payroll service in his Department and its agencies. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nicholas Brown more like this
uin 203109 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>The Department for Transport was formed in 2002 and consists of a central department and five executive agencies as follows:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Highways Agency (HA)</p><p> </p><p>Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency (MCA)</p><p> </p><p>Driver &amp; Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)</p><p> </p><p>Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)</p><p> </p><p>Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have classified subscriptions as monthly payments that give an employee membership of an organisation; we have not included payments collected via payroll that are either charity donations or healthcare plans which are not classed as subscriptions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Central Department and its executive agencies makes provision for the collection of subscriptions via payroll to the following organisations:</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>DfT(C) </strong></p><p> </p><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p><p> </p><p>Civil Service Club</p><p> </p><p>The Sports and Recreation Association of the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Department for Transport (SPARTA)</p><p> </p><p>Department of Environment Sports and Social</p><p> </p><p>Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)</p><p> </p><p>Prospect Trade Union</p><p> </p><p>Transport and General Workers Union</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>HA</strong></p><p> </p><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p><p> </p><p>Civil Service Club</p><p> </p><p>Sports and Social Highways Agency</p><p> </p><p>Revenue and Customs Sports and Leisure Association</p><p> </p><p>Minerva Sports and Social Association</p><p> </p><p>PCS</p><p> </p><p>Prospect Trade Union</p><p> </p><p>UNISON</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>MCA</strong></p><p> </p><p>PCS</p><p> </p><p>Prospect Trade Union</p><p> </p><p>SPARTA</p><p> </p><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>DVSA</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>PCS</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>Prospect Trade Union</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>SPARTA</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>UNITE</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>VCA</strong></p><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p><p>PCS</p><p>Prospect Trade Union</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>DVLA</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Civil Service Sports Council</p><p>SPARTA</p><p>PCS</p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T13:56:52.6187965Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T13:56:52.6187965Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
523
label Biography information for Mr Nicholas Brown more like this
64843
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Level Crossings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of deaths at railway level crossings. more like this
tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Pritchard more like this
uin 203050 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>Railway safety is a priority for this Government and the United Kingdom already has the best level crossing safety record in Europe.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, the industry must not be complacent and Network Rail has already done a great deal in this area including the closure of over 750 level crossings since 2009. Their response to the Transport Committee's recent report into level crossing safety provided further detail and the Department is supporting this work through a £109 million ring-fenced fund to further reduce risk at level crossings by 2019.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
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less than 2014-07-07T15:28:17.227959Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T15:28:17.227959Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1576
label Biography information for Mark Pritchard more like this
64844
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Franchises more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will require all new franchise agreements to provide a minimum standard of mobile connectivity on trains. more like this
tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Pritchard more like this
uin 203061 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>A minimum standard of mobile connectivity is not currently specified when letting rail franchises but the Department for Transport is committed to working with industry partners, such as Network Rail, in developing mobile connectivity and has recently awarded franchises on TSGN and Essex Thameside which included improvements in this area as proposed by the winning bidders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
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less than 2014-07-07T15:35:48.1690804Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T15:35:48.1690804Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1576
label Biography information for Mark Pritchard more like this
64847
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will ensure that Northern Ireland drivers can still have access to six Counties, Belfast, and Londonderry specific registration numbers. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 203165 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p> </p><p>There will be no change when the delivery of Northern Ireland vehicle registration and licensing services is centralised at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea.<strong> </strong>Motorists in Northern Ireland will continue to be able to request specific registration numbers relating to the Six Counties, Belfast and Londonderry.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T14:28:49.9703638Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T14:28:49.9703638Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
64849
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving Licences more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving licences were withdrawn on the basis of alcohol abuse (a) following a road traffic accident and (b) at the request of a GP or medical practitioner in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 203098 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) does not hold information on the number of driving licences withdrawn on the basis of alcohol abuse following a road traffic accident.</p><p> </p><p>No driving licences have been withdrawn on the basis of alcohol abuse at the request of a General Practitioner or a medical practitioner in the last five years.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wimbledon more like this
answering member printed Stephen Hammond remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-07T16:50:19.4966866Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-07T16:50:19.4966866Z
answering member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this