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908868

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date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports: Roads
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which Highways England road schemes being progressed through Road Investment Strategies 1 and 2 will improve connectivity to major ports in England.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8030
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>Many of the major schemes in the first Road Investment Strategy either directly or indirectly improve connectivity to major ports in England. Some specific examples are set out below.</p><p> </p><ul><li>A5036 Port of Liverpool</li><li>A160/A180 Immingham</li><li>A63 Castle Street (Hull)</li><li>M271/A35 Redbridge roundabout upgrade (Southampton)</li><li>M49 Avonmouth</li></ul><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government’s decisions about which road schemes to take foreword in the second Road Investment Strategy will be based on deliverability, affordability and the extent to which they meet the five key aims for the network, which include integration with other transport modes such as ports.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:42:04 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908869

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports: Roads
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government to what extent they consider the study of England's port connectivity when making future road scheme investment decisions.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government’s decisions about which road schemes to progress are based on deliverability, affordability and the extent to which they meet the five key aims for the network post-2020 set out in its Planning Ahead publication</p><p> </p><p>Integration, including linking the strategic road network to ports, airports and rail, is one of those five key aims. The Government’s recent Port Connectivity study contributes evidence to decision-making for the second Road Investment Strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:33:53 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908870

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Lower Thames Crossing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Lower Thames Crossing will enhance connectivity to the (1) Channel Tunnel, (2) Port of Dover, (3) Port of Felixstowe, (4) Port of Tilbury, and (5) DP World Gateway; and if so, how.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8032
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>The Lower Thames Crossing creates a new link between the A2 and the M25, reducing the burden on the busy Dartford Crossing. This improves many journeys terminating in or passing through the South East and East of England, thereby enhancing connectivity to the (1) Channel Tunnel, (2) Port of Dover, (3) Port of Felixstowe, (4) Port of Tilbury and (5) DP World Gateway.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:32:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908871

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports: Roads
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the possible disruption of cargo flows through the Channel ports as a result of the UK leaving the EU is a material consideration when deciding which new road schemes to progress, particularly those that will enhance connectivity to other major English ports.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government’s objective is to ensure frictionless movement through our ports is as frictionless as possible, whatever the outcome of the negotiations with the EU.</p><p> </p><p>However, we are investing in schemes that will improve reliability of routes connecting ports to accommodate disruption whatever the cause. Highways England will shortly start the consultation process on a permanent solution for Operation Stack and, from early 2019, it will implement a contraflow scheme that can be deployed between junctions 8 to 9 of the M20, to alleviate serious disruption to cross-Channel traffic and its impact on residents and businesses in Kent.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:31:48 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908872

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether trade will be factored into the assessment criteria for deciding which road schemes to progress; and if so, when.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government recognises the important role played by strategic roads in supporting trade. This is why we are investing over £15bn in the network between 2015 and 2021, and dedicating resources raised through Vehicle Excise Duty in England to a National Roads Fund beyond 2020 to provide long-term funding stability. Decisions about which road schemes to progress are based on deliverability, affordability and meeting the five key aims for the network post 2020. These are supporting the economy – including trade and getting goods to and from ports – as well as network capability, safety, integration and the environment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:31:18 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908873

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Port of Tilbury: Lower Thames Crossing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the decision by Highways England to remove the Tilbury link road from the Lower Thames Crossing scheme was made; and on what basis that decision was made.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL8035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>A link from the crossing to Tilbury port was not included in the April 2017 preferred route announcement and has not been considered formally by Ministers. This proposal was developed by Highways England, a government owned company, and was included in the project’s design update in November 2017. These updates are designed to assist transparency and informed debate about the project. They reflect Highways England’s latest thinking, rather than a definitive view on the project’s ultimate design.</p><p> </p><p>At this time, no decision has been made on the case or otherwise for a new link to the port of Tilbury.</p><p> </p><p>There will be a further opportunity for people to have their say on the proposals through a second public consultation in Autumn 2018. An open and transparent consultation process will be undertaken, giving everyone, especially the local community, the opportunity to influence the design of the proposed scheme.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:29:44 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

908875

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Rail Franchise
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what remit they have agreed with the operator of the East Coast Main Line franchise.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL8037
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>London North Eastern Railway (LNER) franchise agreement will be published to gov.uk website as are all current franchise agreements. There will be no change to train services and passengers should experience the same benefits.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:26:53 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

908876

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Rail Franchise
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who are the members of the management team responsible for the new East Coast Main Line franchise.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL8038
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>The executive members of the current Virgin Trains East Coast board are all eligible to transfer to London &amp; North Eastern Railway (LNER) under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. Any additional appointments to the LNER board and to the Board of its holding company will be announced in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/06/2018 15:26:37 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

908898

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of laws imposing fines on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers who refuse to accept wheelchair users.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL8060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>It is vital that taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are accessible to passengers wishing to use them, which is why, in April 2017, we commenced the outstanding provisions of S165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring drivers of designated vehicles to provide wheelchair users with appropriate assistance and refrain from charging them extra.</p><p> </p><p>The law applies to drivers only where their vehicle has been designated as wheelchair accessible by the local licensing authority. We are encouraged that around a third of authorities have or are planning to designate vehicles, but believe that every authority should take this important step to protect wheelchair users travelling in their area.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided authorities with guidance to support their implementation of the new requirements, and have reminded them in writing of their role in eliminating discrimination against disabled taxi and PHV passengers. We will continue to remind authorities of their responsibilities so that wheelchair users and other disabled people can travel, free from the fear of discrimination.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL8061 question first answered 04/06/2018 15:32:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

908899

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the progress by local authorities in drawing up lists under section 167 of the Equality Act 2010 of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles in their areas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL8061
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>It is vital that taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are accessible to passengers wishing to use them, which is why, in April 2017, we commenced the outstanding provisions of S165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring drivers of designated vehicles to provide wheelchair users with appropriate assistance and refrain from charging them extra.</p><p> </p><p>The law applies to drivers only where their vehicle has been designated as wheelchair accessible by the local licensing authority. We are encouraged that around a third of authorities have or are planning to designate vehicles, but believe that every authority should take this important step to protect wheelchair users travelling in their area.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided authorities with guidance to support their implementation of the new requirements, and have reminded them in writing of their role in eliminating discrimination against disabled taxi and PHV passengers. We will continue to remind authorities of their responsibilities so that wheelchair users and other disabled people can travel, free from the fear of discrimination.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL8060 question first answered 04/06/2018 15:32:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech