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1001909

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what research his Department has undertaken on the effect of recent reductions to funding for concessionary bus passes on adults with (a) learning difficulties and (b) autism.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	188110
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2018 answer text <p>Funding to local authorities for concessionary travel is not provided in isolation, but as part of their Local Government Finance Settlement. This Formula Grant funding is not ring-fenced, which enables authorities to make spending decisions that more closely match local needs and circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Eligibility for the statutory concession on medical grounds is assessed by local authorities on a case by case basis, using the seven criteria set down in legislation and supported by the Department’s published guidance.</p><p>Local authorities also have the powers to offer concessions over and above the statutory minimum, for instance by extending the concession to residents who may not qualify under the statutory criteria.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 13/11/2018 14:39:39 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1001951

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving under Influence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2018 to Question 177313 on Driving under Influence, and with reference to the 2017 Institute of Alcohol Studies report Running on empty: Drink driving law enforcement in England which found that the number of breath tests performed reduced by one quarter between 2011 and 2015, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of rigorous enforcement and serious penalties for drink drivers.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	188130
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2018 answer text <p>The Government has already introduced further measures to tackle drink drivers. Since 2015, repeat drink drivers must medically prove they are not alcohol dependent before getting their licence back, and the right to blood testing was removed for drivers who narrowly fail breathalyser tests. A £350,000 competition announced in June to develop a new mobile breathalyser for the police has also been completed and winning entries are currently undergoing testing.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/11/2018 16:53:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1001960

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports: Flags
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has plans to ensure that the Red Ensign is flown at British ports after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	188010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK will continue to offer a quality and attractive flag for shipping companies and we expect to see the Red Ensign flying not only in UK ports but around the world.</p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling question first answered 12/11/2018 13:31:04 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1001974

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling and Walking: Birmingham
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Birmingham City Council is planned to receive any funding from central government to implement the measures in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	187997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2018 answer text <p>Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) provide a way for local areas to channel investment for cycling and walking from local funds and relevant national funding streams, such as the Transforming Cities Fund, Future High Streets Fund and the Housing Infrastructure Fund. It is for local authorities to decide on investment priorities for transport schemes at the local level.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 14/11/2018 14:19:03 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

1001983

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Northern: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the number of service cancellations by Northern Rail since April 2018; and what assessment he has made of the effect of those service cancellations on passenger outcomes.
tabling member constituency	Fylde
tabling member printed	Mark Menzies
uin	188139
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>Since April 2018 the number of Northern services cancelled have been 12,076. This consists of Northern responsible, Network Rail responsible, and Other Operators responsible full cancellations. As a result of the effect on passengers the Department ensured that an appropriate compensation package was provided by the rail industry for those most affected.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/11/2018 14:56:55 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	3998 label Biography information for Mark Menzies

1002012

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Horse Riding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has made of the safety needs of horse riders for the Highway Code review.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	188047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2018 answer text <p>The Government announced on 18 October 2018 that, as part of the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) Safety Review, The Highway Code would be reviewed to help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe on the roads. The Government recognises that horse riders and carriage drivers are also vulnerable road users and that advice on, for example, overtaking or passing cyclists applies equally to them.</p><p> </p><p>The full scope of the review has yet to be determined but in accordance with normal practice it will be conducted in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including those representing equestrians.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/11/2018 16:09:36 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1002018

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Freight: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) applications it will receive for European Conference of Ministers of Transport multilateral road haulage permits and (b) the number of European Conference of Ministers of Transport permits that will be available to UK hauliers after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	188152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK is seeking reciprocal arrangements on road haulage in our negotiations with the EU and we are confident of reaching a good deal which works for this key sector. Through the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act and subsequent regulations, the Government is prepared for the range of possible outcomes, including the unlikely possibility of a no-deal outcome.</p><p> </p><p>The work the Department has undertaken will ensure we are able to allocate permits efficiently to deliver the greatest economic benefit should demand exceed supply. While there are currently around 32,000 vehicles authorised on Community Licences, we do not expect to receive this many ECMT applications.</p><p> </p><p>In 2019 the UK will have a total of 3,816 permits, comprised of 984 annual permits and 2,832 monthly permits.</p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling question first answered 12/11/2018 14:43:20 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1002031

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 October 2018 to Question 184392, on what date he plans to publish the PwC report on High Speed Two.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	188155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>I can confirm that we intend to publish the report before the House rises for the Christmas recess.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 12/11/2018 14:15:18 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1002037

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Trains: Hydrogen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to introduce hydrogen-powered emission-free trains.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	188058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>The Department has made clear it is looking to the rail industry for innovation in considering the use of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, in the future.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that Alstom are working with Eversholt on the conversion of class 321 units to bi-modes using hydrogen fuel cells in the UK. Also, Porterbrook have entered into a partnership with the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (‘BCRRE’) to create HydroFlex where Porterbrook will provide a ‘Class 319’ electric unit to BCRRE for conversion into a hydrogen powered train. The introduction of these trains into service will depend on both a positive business case and on the regulatory approvals being given.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/11/2018 13:10:56 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1002045

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Biofuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the his Department's consultation, E10 petrol, consumer protection and fuel pump labelling, published on 20 July 2018, for what reason that consultation did not consider the mandatory introduction of E10 fuels.
tabling member constituency	Redcar
tabling member printed	Anna Turley
uin	188161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>The Department's consultation, “E10 petrol, consumer protection and fuel pump labelling”, included a call for evidence inviting stakeholders to contribute ideas on whether and how E10 could be introduced in a way which maximises the benefits of that fuel and ensures consumers are protected.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is carefully considering the responses submitted, including proposals for a mandate or scrappage scheme, and will respond to the call for evidence in due course. The information gathered in the call for evidence will help the Department to ensure that decision making on this important policy area is robust. Any legislative proposals on the mandatory introduction of E10 would be subject to a full consultation with an accompanying impact assessment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 188163 188164 question first answered 12/11/2018 17:16:26 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4449 label Biography information for Anna Turley