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715516

registered interest
date	30/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driverless Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Amsterdam Declaration 2016, what international role they intend to take in setting and developing agreed communications standards for connected vehicles; and how they intend to do this once the UK has left the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL6477
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport and its partners (Highways England, Kent County Council and TfL) are developing the A2/M2 Connected Vehicle Corridor between London and Dover. This is the national pilot and forms part of a network of European connected vehicle corridors (“Intercor”) to deliver interoperable standards.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will continue to review the development of communication standards for connected vehicles, as they develop over time, to ensure that these standards meet the UK’s best interests and deliver interoperability.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:18:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

715526

registered interest
date	30/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to clarify the rules covering the operation of seaplanes for personal and recreational use around the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington
uin	HL6487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government has no plans at present to clarify the rules covering the operation of seaplanes for personal and recreational use.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:19:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3733 label Biography information for Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington

715528

registered interest
date	30/03/2017
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the likely time delay and cost to HS2 of CH2M withdrawing their bid for the £170m design contract for Phase 2B; what were the reasons for the withdrawal; and whether any penalty or compensation payment has been applied by HS2 to C2HM.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Transport still expects to make a decision later this year on Phase 2b of HS2, further to the recently closed consultation (<em>HS2 Crewe to Manchester, West Midlands to Leeds: Route Refinement Consultation 2016</em>).</p><p> </p><p>HS2 Ltd does not expect any material time or cost delay, following the CH2M decision, to the planned deposit of its hybrid bill for Phase 2b in 2019.</p><p>CH2M chose to withdraw their bid and issued a press statement explaining their reasons for that decision.</p><p> </p><p>The HS2 Ltd invitation to tender did not have a penalty provision.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:19:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

715529

registered interest
date	30/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Network Rail: Land
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions have taken place between Network Rail and the Treasury regarding (1) the sale of operational land, (2) whether such sales would be leasehold or freehold, (3) what conditions would be applied to ensure the continuing use of such land for railway purposes, and (4) how much money is estimated could be raised from the sale of (a) rail freight terminals, (b) rail passenger stations, (c) commercial arches, and (d) operational rail tracks and lines.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The government holds regular discussions with Network Rail to discuss a wide range of topics, including the asset disposal programme. This programme is ongoing and the detail of any future sales are commercially sensitive.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury is engaged in these asset sales discussions, working through the Department for Transport, who manage the relationship between Network Rail and central government alongside UK Government Investments. Specifically, HM Treasury is represented on a Network Rail chaired meeting where potential sales of assets are discussed and where its input can be sought.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:17:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

715530

registered interest
date	30/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Highways England: Land
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the recently announced cost escalation of new or enhanced road projects by Highways England, whether any discussions have taken place between Highways England and the Treasury about (1) the sale of operational land, (2) whether such sales would be leasehold or freehold, (3) what conditions would be applied to ensure the continuing use of such land for road user purposes, and (4) how much money is estimated could be raised from the sale of (a) motorway service stations, (b) motorways, and (c) trunk roads.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>I understand that no discussions have taken place between Highways England and the Treasury about the sale of operational land.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England own 21 Motorway Service Area sites and are currently looking at how to secure best value for the taxpayer from these sites.</p><p> </p><p>No estimates have been made from the sale of motorways or trunk roads.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:16:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

714932

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current legislation regarding endangering passenger safety on trains; and what assessment they have made of whether the current legislation regarding the safe operation of trains adequately protects the guard from legal action related to reckless actions by passengers.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL6419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>There is a range of legislation in place aimed at rail operators, to ensure the safety of the travelling public and workers, which is reviewed periodically. For example, The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS) provide the regulatory regime for rail safety, including the mainline railway, metros (including London Underground), tramways, light rail and heritage railways. These regulations were recently subject to a periodic implementation review (PIR), which found they were working well.</p><p> </p><p>Any allegations about the conduct of rail staff, including in response to actions by passengers, would be subject to the appropriate civil or criminal law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:22:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

714939

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Transport Agreements
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what priority they will give to ensuring continued access to the EU’s Open Skies deregulated aviation market in the negotiations to leave the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government plans to negotiate the best possible relationship between the UK and the EU in the field of aviation with a smooth and orderly transition. The Department for Transport is working closely with the industry to best understand their requirements and to ensure that the outcome of the negotiations serves the interests of both passengers and the aviation industry.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:21:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

714947

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Routes
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 risk that UK-based airlines will relocate abroad in order to maintain continental routes after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL6433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government is considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU and plans to negotiate the best possible relationship between the UK and the EU in the field of aviation. The Department for Transport is working closely with the sector to best understand its requirements and to ensure that the outcome of the negotiations serves the interests of both passengers and the aviation industry.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:21:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

714962

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Traffic Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are planning to conduct statutory five-yearly reviews of all UK airspace allocation, both civil and military.
tabling member printed	Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington
uin	HL6448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has a duty to classify UK airspace and to keep such classification under review, under the Directions given by Government. In exercising this air navigation function the CAA must also reasonably apply a number of provisions, including to secure the most efficient use of airspace and to satisfy the requirements of operators and owners of all classes of aircraft.</p><p> </p><p>This year we have begun the process of developing a new Government strategy for UK aviation as a whole. We will be consulting widely throughout 2017, starting in the next few weeks. This will include seeking views from those involved in civil, general and military aviation. This will be an ambitious programme of work, leading to publication of an Aviation Strategy White Paper at the end of 2018.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL6449 question first answered 07/04/2017 12:21:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3733 label Biography information for Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington

714963

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Traffic Control
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to better harmonise civil, general and military aviation activity within the UK, especially in congested areas such as the south-east of England.
tabling member printed	Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington
uin	HL6449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has a duty to classify UK airspace and to keep such classification under review, under the Directions given by Government. In exercising this air navigation function the CAA must also reasonably apply a number of provisions, including to secure the most efficient use of airspace and to satisfy the requirements of operators and owners of all classes of aircraft.</p><p> </p><p>This year we have begun the process of developing a new Government strategy for UK aviation as a whole. We will be consulting widely throughout 2017, starting in the next few weeks. This will include seeking views from those involved in civil, general and military aviation. This will be an ambitious programme of work, leading to publication of an Aviation Strategy White Paper at the end of 2018.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL6448 question first answered 07/04/2017 12:21:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3733 label Biography information for Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington