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717781

registered interest
date	04/04/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 22 March (HL6061), what assessment they have made of the adequacy of the small diesel engine to get an electric Inter City Express train from Newark to Doncaster over the 51-mile diversionary route via Swinderby; and how long it would take to complete that journey.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL6590
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The small engine installed on the electric Intercity Express trains is intended as a means of moving the train to the nearest station in the event of disruption. As such, journey times between Newark and Doncaster via Swinderby have not been assessed. It is planned that the Bi mode trains in the fleet will operate on the diversionary route via Lincoln during times of perturbation and engineering works. Bi mode trains are capable of reaching line speed.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:12:59 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

717206

registered interest
date	03/04/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed Two
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to appoint a successor to David Prout as Director General of the HS2 Group; and what the selection process will be.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL6507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The recruitment and selection process for the Director General for High Speed Rail Group will be agreed following the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary, which is expected to be announced by late April 2017.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:15:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

717215

registered interest
date	03/04/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey published in March, whether they intend to review the highways maintenance funding formula allocations which have been established for the financial years to 2020–21.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL6516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport undertook a review of and consultation on the Highways Maintenance capital block grant formula in 2015. A data refresh will take place in consultation with local highway authorities in 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport published its latest assessment, Road Conditions in England in March 2017. This assessment shows that local classified roads are improving, with fewer local roads needing to be considered for maintenance.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is making available over £6 billion to local highway authorities in England, outside London, between 2015 and 2021 for local highways maintenance. This includes £250 million from the Pothole Action Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:14:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

717248

registered interest
date	03/04/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Regulation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their proposals for the regulation of civil aviation following Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL6549
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, including future arrangements for the regulation of civil aviation. Until the UK leaves the EU, EU law continues to apply alongside national rules. The Department for Transport is working closely with the sector to best understand its requirements.</p><p> </p><p>The Great Repeal Bill, as set out in the White Paper published 30<sup>th</sup> March, will convert EU law as it stands at the moment of Exit into domestic law before we leave the EU. It will also enable domestic law to reflect the content of any withdrawal agreement under Article 50. This approach will provide maximum clarity and certainty for business and individuals, as in general the same rules and laws will apply on the day of Exit. Parliament (and, where appropriate, the devolved legislatures) will then have the ability, where it decides it is right to do so, to amend, repeal, or improve any piece of EU law at the appropriate time once we have left the EU.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:14:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

717270

registered interest
date	03/04/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Brighton Main Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they received the report by Chris Gibb into the performance failures on the Brighton Main Line, and when they intend to publish it unredacted.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>Chris Gibb provided his technical advice to the Secretary of State for Transport on 30 December 2016. The advice will be published shortly, with limited redactions to protect legal and commercially sensitive information.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/04/2017 12:13:34 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

713682

registered interest
date	23/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answers by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 7 February (HL Deb, col 1592), and in the light of the comments by the Chief Executive of Highways England on 22 March that they will be publishing their delivery plan update in June, whether they plan to review the timetable for the improvements to the A1 north of Morpeth.
tabling member printed	Lord Beith
uin	HL6279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/04/2017 answer text <p>Highways England continues to investigate options to improve the benefits and reduce the costs of schemes. This follows the normal processes to achieve value for money for the tax-payer, which is required for all government spending on infrastructure projects. This work may involve refining the scope and design of schemes and more time may be needed to assess them.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England will update their Delivery Plan in June laying out the programme for the 2017-18 and they expect to deliver all of the required work.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/04/2017 10:45:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	513 label Biography information for Lord Beith

713684

registered interest
date	23/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Bus Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 21 March (HL6062), whether they will consider substituting bus services at less busy times for passenger train services, in order to release capacity to operate more freight trains.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL6281
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/04/2017 answer text <p>The specification and provision of rail replacement ‎ services is a commercial and operational matter for the operator and Network Rail. If a proposal were to be brought forward by the train operator and Network Rail, we would consider this matter carefully. No proposal has however been submitted.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/04/2017 10:46:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

713121

registered interest
date	21/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Air Conditioning
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect the European Aviation Safety Agency to publish its report on cabin air quality, commissioned in 2015.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL6241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2017 answer text <p>In spring 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched a preliminary in-flight cabin air measurement campaign, which will develop a methodology, and put into place adequate equipment to perform cockpit and cabin air measurements.</p><p> </p><p>The results of this campaign, which will be used to prepare for an envisaged large scale project in the future, were published on 23 March 2017. The results show that the cabin/cockpit air quality is similar or better than what is observed in normal indoor environments. No occupational exposure limits and guidelines were exceeded.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/03/2017 10:43:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson