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988436

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Okehampton
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport in February that he had instructed Great Western Railway "to prepare plans to introduce regular train services to Okehampton", what progress has been made on such plans; and when they expect the service to start.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10635
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>The Department’s response to its consultation on the future of the Great Western franchise published on 28 August said that the Department would “continue to work closely with local partners and the current franchisee to deliver the ‘Metro West’ scheme and the reinstatement of regular services to Okehampton.” Until it is clearer what the scope of work is that will be needed to reinstate regular services on this route, it is not possible to give an exact date for that reinstatement.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 16:34:08 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

988437

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Devon
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government on which occasions the rail services between Exeter and Newton Abbott have been disrupted by weather; and what progress has been made on making this stretch of line more resilient.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10636
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>This an operational matter for Network Rail; the Department does not hold the information at the level of detail requested.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been absolutely clear that ongoing investment in the South West’s transport infrastructure is key to unlocking the region’s economy, jobs and prosperity.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting the line at Dawlish is a national priority and we remain determined to find a permanent solution. £15m of funding has been made available to Network Rail to take forward to develop a solution. World-leading engineers have been carrying out detailed ground investigation to understand what is happening to the cliffs and coastline in three key areas around Dawlish and Teignmouth. These comprehensive studies are nearing completion, enabling Network Rail to show how they will take steps to protect the railway line and coastline.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 16:02:15 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

988438

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Midland Main Line: Electrification
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received any representations about lowering the projected costs of electrifying the Midland Main Line.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL10637
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>We are committed to delivering the biggest upgrade of the Midland Main Line since its completion in 1870, enabling improved long distance services between Sheffield, Nottingham and London, and improved commuter services between Corby, Kettering and London. There will be up to 50% more seats into London, and a reduction of up to 20 minutes in journey times between Nottingham and Sheffield and London in the peak, with a brand new fleet of bi-mode trains from 2022.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has had initial representations from industry regarding lowering the projected cost of electrifying the Midland Main Line. Any future proposals will be considered in line with the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline process published in March.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 16:27:40 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

988481

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points
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 costs of the recommendation by the National Infrastructure Commission that the most convenient and cost-effective way of addressing range anxiety of electric vehicle owners is to locate ultra-rapid charging points in motorway service areas; and whether they intend to provide funding for such charging points in the near future.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL10680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>No such cost assessment has been made by Government. National Grid has made its own assessment of the location and costs of providing this capacity at Motorway Services Areas (MSAs). The provision of high powered charging at MSAs enables Electric Vehicle drivers to make longer journeys and addresses fears of range anxiety, helping to remove a barrier to the uptake of electric vehicles. In July 2018, in the Road to Zero strategy, we announced our commitment to run pilots, working closely with Highways England, to increase electrical capacity at up to three MSAs. These pilots will look to understand the nature of the market failure at these locations, and whether a mixture of smart charging, storage, and onsite generation, alongside potentially an upgraded grid connection, can provide a cost effective solution to providing this capacity. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act provides powers to require provision of chargepoints at MSAs and large fuel retailers should the market not deliver sufficient capacity.</p><p> </p><p>The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) was established to provide independent, expert advice and to set out an ambitious long-term plan for UK infrastructure. The Government is considering the NIC’s recommendations. The NIC’s framework document sets out that the Government will endeavour to respond within 6-12 months of publication.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL10681 question first answered 29/10/2018 16:45:23 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

988482

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points
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 costs of upgrading the electricity network connection to the 54 motorway service areas necessary to provide fully effective coverage of electric charging points; and whether they intend to provide funding for such work.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL10681
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>No such cost assessment has been made by Government. National Grid has made its own assessment of the location and costs of providing this capacity at Motorway Services Areas (MSAs). The provision of high powered charging at MSAs enables Electric Vehicle drivers to make longer journeys and addresses fears of range anxiety, helping to remove a barrier to the uptake of electric vehicles. In July 2018, in the Road to Zero strategy, we announced our commitment to run pilots, working closely with Highways England, to increase electrical capacity at up to three MSAs. These pilots will look to understand the nature of the market failure at these locations, and whether a mixture of smart charging, storage, and onsite generation, alongside potentially an upgraded grid connection, can provide a cost effective solution to providing this capacity. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act provides powers to require provision of chargepoints at MSAs and large fuel retailers should the market not deliver sufficient capacity.</p><p> </p><p>The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) was established to provide independent, expert advice and to set out an ambitious long-term plan for UK infrastructure. The Government is considering the NIC’s recommendations. The NIC’s framework document sets out that the Government will endeavour to respond within 6-12 months of publication.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL10680 question first answered 29/10/2018 16:45:23 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

988483

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Transport was aware that Crossrail would not open on time when he decided to grant the project extra funding in July.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL10682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>The Crossrail Board took the decision to delay the opening of the Elizabeth line central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood on Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> August 2018. Crossrail Limited notified the Secretary of State of that decision on Thursday 30th August 2018. Crossrail Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 15:53:10 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

988484

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to introduce track access charges for open access train operators; and if so, what factors they will to take into account when setting those charges.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL10683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government is not involved in setting track access charges. This is a matter for the independent Office of Rail and Road (ORR), which regulates track access and establishes the basis on which track access charges are set.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government, as part of the ongoing regulatory periodic review process, has advocated the ORR setting track access charges for open access operators which more appropriately reflect the cost they impose on the railway. We support this as an important step in creating a more level playing field between franchised and open access operators.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 15:09:35 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

988486

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Severn River Crossing: Tolls
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Highways England has conducted an impact assessment on the effect of removing tolls on the Severn Crossings; and whether they will publish any such impact assessment.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL10685
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>Highways England and the Department for Transport have been working closely with the Welsh Government to prepare for the impacts following the removal of tolls at the Severn Bridges during December this year.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England and the Welsh Government will disseminate the technical assessment of the traffic impacts in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 29/10/2018 15:10:27 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

985803

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Young of Cookham on 10 October that Ministers intervene in projects "if fresh estimates and more money are required from the Treasury" (HL Deb, col 116), whether, and if so, when, any such interventions have taken place in respect of HS2 Phase 1; what were the results of any such intervention; and whether any new estimates and programmes are planned before permanent construction works starts next year.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL10609
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2018 answer text <p>Spending Review 2015 established a long term funding envelope for HS2, which is set at £27.18bn in 2015 prices for Phase One. That funding envelope remains unchanged and we are determined to deliver within it.</p><p> </p><p>Department for Transport Ministers discuss the progress of all of their major projects with officials on a regular basis. No formal intervention has been made on HS2 Phase One, either in relation to requesting new cost estimates or additional funding for the project from HM Treasury.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 25/10/2018 11:50:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

985812

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Information Sharing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to extend the DVLA's Data Sharing Strategy to ParkTrade Europe AB and others who legitimately seek information to allow authorities in Europe to recover monies due to them from UK registered vehicle owners.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate
uin	HL10618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) takes the protection of the data it holds very seriously and has robust measures in place to protect it. The request from ParkTrade Europe is receiving careful attention and an outcome will be provided as soon as the consideration of these matters is complete.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 17/10/2018 15:12:04 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	891 label Biography information for Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate