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829556

registered interest
date	24/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Fares
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are developing plans to avoid increases in regulated train fares.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL5060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2018 answer text <p>This Government expects that rail costs to be sustainable and value for money. We are expecting industry to develop credible plans to tackle inflationary cost pressures, and deliver the efficiencies needed so that any fare increases are sustainable and in-line with the cost of living. Fares revenue is crucial to funding day-to-day railway operations and the extensive upgrade programme the industry is delivering, all of which benefit passengers.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 02/02/2018 11:20:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

829562

registered interest
date	24/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Tunnels: West Yorkshire
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 22 January (HL4463), whether Highways England still plan to begin abandonment works this summer, or whether they will wait until the results of the assessment of the future of the Queensbury Tunnel by the firm of consultant chartered surveyors appointed by the Department for Transport have been received and assessed; and whether Highways England have reported any issues at this stage which require action in the short term on the grounds of public safety.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL5065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has received professional advice from Highways England, which manages the Queensbury Tunnel on behalf of the Secretary of State.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England manage over 3,500 former railway structures on behalf of the Department for Transport. Based upon their knowledge of the condition of each of these structures from annual inspections, Queensbury Tunnel has received the highest risk ranking of all of these structures since Highways England took over such responsibilities in September 2013. The concerns of Highways England about the condition of the Queensbury Tunnel have only increased as there have been two known partial collapses of the tunnel linings since that date. Those two partial collapses have occurred over the past four years and reflect an accelerated worsening condition of the tunnel as time progresses.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England advise that there can be no certainty about when the next collapse of the tunnel will take place or where and in their professional view there is a clear and present risk to safety should a further collapse cause a structural failure of one of these ventilation shafts and potential consequent undermining. Highways England advise that risk must now be addressed.</p><p> </p><p>In view of this Highways England have asked that they be authorised and funded to commence abandonment works in September 2018 and have completed their due diligence on the matter; they have suggested that they will shortly submit a planning application to undertake the works. The actions by Highways England are related wholly to public safety and are without prejudice to any further discussions in respect of surveys and considerations about the tunnel’s future involving the Department for Transport, the City of Bradford and other interested parties.</p><p> </p><p>Pending any commencement of safety works by Highways England the Department for Transport will continue to discuss a possible transfer to the local authority.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 08/02/2018 12:14:12 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

829570

registered interest
date	24/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	European Aviation Safety Agency
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer given by Baroness Sugg on 17 January (HL Deb, col 637), in which she stated that "continued membership of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is a possibility and we are considering it", whether it is envisaged that the UK will, in the event of continued EASA membership after Brexit, accept (1) all EASA rules and regulations, and (2) the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice.
tabling member printed	Lord Kinnock
uin	HL5073
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p>It is the Government’s intention to maintain consistently high standards of aviation safety once we have left the EU. As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of aviation safety and standards.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been clear that the UK should no longer be subject to direct CJEU jurisdiction after it has left the EU. There are models which already allow non-EU countries, such as Switzerland, to participate in the EASA system.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/02/2018 14:09:38 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	693 label Biography information for Lord Kinnock

829003

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Overcrowding
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 22 January (HL4453), what evidence there is that train franchisees plan for known special events and match capacity with anticipated demand.
tabling member printed	Lord Birt
uin	HL4989
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport requires franchisees to plan for special events and make the best use of the capacity available to provide services where they would not ordinarily be provided in the regular timetable. This includes detailed planning with event organisers, local authorities and emergency services.</p><p> </p><p>Train operators regularly provide additional capacity and enhanced station management processes to manage large crowds, for example Great Western Railway’s management of demand for racing events at Cheltenham or the Glastonbury festival.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 02/02/2018 11:19:36 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2533 label Biography information for Lord Birt

827907

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Low Emission Zones
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they provide guidance to local authorities on ultra low emission zones.
tabling member printed	Viscount Simon
uin	HL4957
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>Local authorities already have existing powers under the Transport Act 2000 to implement Clean Air Zones. The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework sets out the principles for the operation of Clean Air Zones in England. It provides the expected approach to be taken by local authorities when implementing and operating a Clean Air Zone. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached and has been placed in both the Libraries of the House.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/02/2018 11:43:20 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg attachment 1 file name clean-air-zone-framework.pdf title Clean Air Zone Framework
tabling member	3128 label Biography information for Viscount Simon

827908

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Low Emission Zones
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in relation to ultra low emission zones, they consider motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles separately from cars.
tabling member printed	Viscount Simon
uin	HL4958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>As outlined within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework, motorcycles and mopeds are not routinely included under any category for a charging Zone. Local authorities may choose to include them under a class D CAZ, which charges buses, coaches, taxis, PHVs, HGVs LGVs and cars. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/02/2018 11:44:28 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg attachment 1 file name clean-air-zone-framework.pdf title Clean Air Zone Framework
tabling member	3128 label Biography information for Viscount Simon

827909

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorcycles
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 use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution.
tabling member printed	Viscount Simon
uin	HL4959
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>The Government has not carried out any detailed assessment on the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution and there are no plans to promote motorcycles as a means to reduce congestion.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 05/02/2018 11:42:28 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3128 label Biography information for Viscount Simon

825293

registered interest
date	17/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	European Maritime Safety Agency
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they have made, or are making, for the UK to continue full participation in the European Maritime Safety Agency after departure of the UK from the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Kinnock
uin	HL4826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2018 answer text <p>The Government is considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including the implications for continued participation in the European Maritime Safety Agency.</p><p>The UK’s continued participation with the Agency will be a matter for negotiations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 30/01/2018 13:31:24 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	693 label Biography information for Lord Kinnock

825299

registered interest
date	17/01/2018
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 comparative safety data is available in respect of trains with guards, however designated, as against those without.
tabling member printed	Lord Moonie
uin	HL4832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) has been in safe operation for over 30 years on many of our commuter networks. It is also in safe operation across the whole of London Underground.</p><p> </p><p>The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is responsible for the enforcement of Health and Safety law on the railways and this organisation has examined thoroughly the safety of DCO. A report on its findings in relation to Govia Thameslink Railways’ implementation of this form of dispatch as well as its guidance to train operators on DCO Principles has been produced and is available on its website.</p><p> </p><p>Its inspectors are satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of operation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/01/2018 14:29:24 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	621 label Biography information for Lord Moonie

825300

registered interest
date	17/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what policies they are pursuing to encourage the public provision of charging points for electric vehicles.
tabling member printed	Lord Moonie
uin	HL4833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>We want the UK to continue to have one of the best electric vehicle charging networks in the world. To help achieve that aim we have put in place a range of grant schemes to support the installation of charging infrastructure - on-street, off-street and at workplaces.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Government’s Go Ultra Low City Scheme £22.9m has been allocated to support the installation of infrastructure in several UK cities. Highways England also has a commitment of £15m to ensure there are charge points (rapid where possible) every 20 miles on 95% of the Strategic Road Network.</p><p> </p><p>At Autumn Budget 2017, the Chancellor announced £400 million for a new Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (£200m new Government investment to be matched by private investors). This funding is supported by a range of policy measures including the Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill, currently in Parliament, which will help ensure that there are sufficient electric vehicle charge points throughout the UK, and that they are convenient and easy to access for all drivers.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/01/2018 11:35:46 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	621 label Biography information for Lord Moonie