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1651546

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date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Environment Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report by the Climate Change Committee entitled 2023 Progress Report to Parliament, published on 28 June 2023, if he will accept the Committee's recommendation to make an assessment of the impact of (a) current and (b) planned future road building projects on the Government's environmental targets; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	193074
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government is considering the views of the Climate Change Committee and will respond in the Autumn.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to road building and environmental targets, the Government has a clear plan to reach net zero, as set out in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan. In this plan, the Government set out its approach to decarbonising cars and vans through the introduction of a world leading zero emission vehicle mandate. Alongside this, the Government has already spent more than £2 billion in supporting the switch to zero emission vehicles through delivering infrastructure and grants to reduce the upfront cost of these vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to continuing its road investment strategy in a way that is consistent with the UK’s environmental targets.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 17/07/2023 14:43:29 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1651561

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking: Schools
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department is taking steps to support (a) Enfield Council and (b) other local authorities with preventing parking outside schools.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
uin	193178
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2023 answer text <p>Around 98% of local authorities have the power to undertake civil parking enforcement, including Enfield Council. Local authorities with these powers can use CCTV cameras to enforce parking on a ‘Keep Clear’ zig-zag area outside a school.</p><p>London councils already have powers to civilly enforce moving traffic contraventions, including school street restrictions, which are signed using 'no motor vehicle' or 'pedestrian and cycle zone' signs. Since 31 May 2022, local authorities outside London have been able to apply to the Department to be granted the same powers, by Designation Order. Twelve authorities received the powers last year, and we have laid a second Order in Parliament which will come into force on 22nd July 2023 giving the powers to a further 40 authorities. The department is currently accepting applications for a third such Order.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 12/07/2023 15:28:08 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1651580

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Compensation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had discussions with rail operators on offering delay repay for train delays between 15-30 minutes.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	193119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>Delay Repay compensation for delays from 15-29 minutes is in place at 12 out of 14 DfT contracted train companies. Any proposals to introduce Delay Repay from 15-29 minutes on further rail services would need to be assessed as affordable and considered against other proposals to improve rail services.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman grouped question UIN 193120 question first answered 18/07/2023 14:37:05 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1651581

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Compensation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to make it a condition in all future rail passenger contracts to for companies to provide delay repay for delays between 15-30 minutes.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	193120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>Delay Repay compensation for delays from 15-29 minutes is in place at 12 out of 14 DfT contracted train companies. Any proposals to introduce Delay Repay from 15-29 minutes on further rail services would need to be assessed as affordable and considered against other proposals to improve rail services.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman grouped question UIN 193119 question first answered 18/07/2023 14:37:05 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1651582

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Tickets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department holds data on the number of passengers that buy tickets from railway stations on the (a) West Coast Mainline and (b) Chiltern Mainline.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	193121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>Rail ticket sales data are commercially sensitive and managed by the Rail Delivery Group on behalf of train operators; the Department is therefore not able to provide this information.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 17/07/2023 15:57:12 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1651589

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Great British Railways: Software
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to release tender documents for the Great British Railways app.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	193124
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>As set out in the Plan for Rail, we recognise that the current multitude of train company websites with different standards of service is confusing to passengers. We are continuing to review the best way to address this and are working closely with the rail sector to do this.</p><p> </p><p>We want to see a more competitive retail market and will break down the systems and structural barriers to entry so it is easier to enter the market to sell rail tickets.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 17/07/2023 14:46:54 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1651611

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will provide a list of the UK airports that (a) had installed approved liquid explosive detection systems prior to 15 December 2022, (b) have installed approved liquid explosive detection systems between 15 December 2022 and 10 July 2023 and (c) are expected to have approved liquid explosive detection systems installed prior to 22 July 2023.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	193064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>All regulated UK airports have had the capability to screen for liquid explosives for several years, to ensure that items exempt from the restrictions introduced in 2006 can be safely carried on aircraft.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 18/07/2023 14:34:34 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1651612

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with (a) the Airports Operators Association, (b) Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd and (c) other major UK airport operators on timetables for the installation of new screening technology since 15 December 2022.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	193065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>The implementation of the Next Generation Security Checkpoint (NGSC) is an important improvement to UK airports’ ability to detect threats and keep airports, aircraft, passengers and crew safe. The Department and Ministers have had regular discussions with airports and those in the aviation industry regarding the implementation NGSC and the new technology that will be rolled out. This includes governance and engagement through the National Aviation Security Committee, which includes representatives from industry, government and policing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>My officials have had close engagement with a number of airports including Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd, to discuss the rollout of the new screening technology. Officials are also in regular contact with the Airports Operators Association (AOA) and provide regular updates to the AOA at their quarterly meetings.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 18/07/2023 15:10:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1651681

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Franchises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what timeline his Department has in place for reletting train operation contracts under the control of Operator of Last Resort.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool North and Cleveleys
tabling member printed	Paul Maynard
uin	193087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>Once market conditions allow, we intend to subject all contracts both private sector and those under the OLR, to competitive tendering.</p><p> </p><p>We are working to develop new Passenger Service Contracts to enable a return to competition in the market to drive value for money for customers and the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As the Secretary of State reaffirmed in the George Bradshaw address, we will enhance the role for the private sector as we deliver reform across the railways. Competition is essential to unlock the growth, innovation and efficiency that is required to create a sustainable model which delivers for railway customers.</p><p>In the short term, we are working with the industry to introduce improved commercial incentives in existing contracts.</p><p> </p><p>We will consult with the market to develop and design the detail of these new contracts, before launching competitions in due course.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman grouped question UIN 193088 193090 193092 question first answered 18/07/2023 15:21:43 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard

1651682

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Franchises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what timeline is in place for the transition of train operating companies contracts from emergency recovery measure agreements and national rail contracts to passenger service contracts.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool North and Cleveleys
tabling member printed	Paul Maynard
uin	193088
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2023 answer text <p>Once market conditions allow, we intend to subject all contracts both private sector and those under the OLR, to competitive tendering.</p><p> </p><p>We are working to develop new Passenger Service Contracts to enable a return to competition in the market to drive value for money for customers and the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As the Secretary of State reaffirmed in the George Bradshaw address, we will enhance the role for the private sector as we deliver reform across the railways. Competition is essential to unlock the growth, innovation and efficiency that is required to create a sustainable model which delivers for railway customers.</p><p>In the short term, we are working with the industry to introduce improved commercial incentives in existing contracts.</p><p> </p><p>We will consult with the market to develop and design the detail of these new contracts, before launching competitions in due course.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman grouped question UIN 193087 193090 193092 question first answered 18/07/2023 15:21:43 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard