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1128486

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date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: South Yorkshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many official visits (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department made to (i) Barnsley and (ii) South Yorkshire in each year since their respective appointments.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
uin	257801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and the current Ministerial team have visited South Yorkshire in the following years since their respective appointments:</p><p>2016 – 1</p><p>2017 – 1</p><p>2018 – 0</p><p>2019 - 2</p><p>Previous Departmental Ministers have also visited South Yorkshire since 2016 and Ministers have met with MPs and officials from South Yorkshire in London during this time.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:03:24 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1128536

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: North of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) start and (b) end dates are for his Department's investment programmes for transport in the north by 2020.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
uin	257710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government funds a wide range of transport investment in the North. The start and end dates of the main transport programmes which will benefit the North by 2020 are as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Roads Investment Fund</p></td><td><p>2015/16 to 2019/20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rail investment in Control Period 5</p></td><td><p>2014/15 to 2018/19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rail investment in Control Period 6</p></td><td><p>2019/20 to 2023/24</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Large Local Majors Funding</p></td><td><p>2015/16 to 2020/21</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Transforming Cities Fund</p></td><td><p>2018/19 to 2022/23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Future Mobility Zones</p></td><td><p>2018/19 to 2022/23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Local Growth Funding</p></td><td><p>2015/16 to 2020/21</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Integrated Transport Block</p></td><td><p>2015/16 to 2020/21</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Highways Maintenance Fund</p></td><td><p>2015/16 to 2020/21</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:33:11 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1128615

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Government plans to respond to the Bus Services Act 2017: accessible information consultation.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Martin Whitfield
uin	257804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government understands the importance of accessible on-board information in helping bus passengers to travel with confidence, and in Summer 2018 published a public consultation on proposals to require its provision on local bus services throughout Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to analyse responses to the consultation and expect to announce our next steps regarding the making of Regulations and publication of guidance later in the year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 05/06/2019 11:33:33 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4626 label Biography information for Martin Whitfield

1128259

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the members of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise were selected.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	257395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>Commissioners for the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise were selected via a public appointments process in accordance with the Public Appointments Code of Practice.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:18:49 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1128260

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he took to secure political impartiality when selecting members of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	257396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>All appointments to the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN) have been made following an interview process based on the principles of merit, openness and fairness, in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments. The recommended candidate for Head Commissioner was asked to step down from his position as an elected councillor before being appointed to ICCAN. The 7 principles of public life apply to all members of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:09:03 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1128261

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many members of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise are (a) supporters of political parties other than the Conservative party (b) women (c) from ethnic minorities and (d) below retirement age; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	257397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>No member of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise has declared any political interest which is material and relevant to the work of the body.</p><p>On the points relating to ethnicity, gender and age, in order to prevent the association of specific personal information with individuals, the Department does not release disaggregated personal data to the level that the right honourable member has requested.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:12:24 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1128262

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria he used in selecting members of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	257398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The criteria used in selecting individuals for appointment to the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise were a demonstration of knowledge of issues pertaining to aviation, noise and the aerospace industry; proven ability to demonstrate to all stakeholders that they are capable of independence; a track record of achieving results and providing strategic vision to lead a high-profile public organisation; and to maintain a commitment to high ethical standards of integrity and honesty – in accordance with the values of Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:41:40 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1128347

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with (a) the Health and Safety Executive and (b) Public Health England on the effect of aircraft noise on mental health.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	257579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>Officials from the Department have regular discussions with Public Health England to discuss a range of matters, including issues relating to the effect of aircraft noise on mental health. Recent discussions include engagement in the development of the Government’s Aviation Strategy and PHE officials sit on the Department’s Airspace and Noise Engagement Group.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers and officials have not had any recent discussions with the Health and Safety Executive.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:44:42 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1128348

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he as had with (a) the Health and Safety Executive and (b) Public Health England on the effect of aircraft noise on the health of communities under proposed flight paths.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	257580
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>Officials from my Department have regular discussions with Public Health England (PHE) to discuss a range of matters, including issues relating to the effect of aircraft noise on the health of communities under proposed flight paths. Recent discussions include engagement in the development of the Government’s Aviation Strategy and PHE officials sit on the Department’s Airspace and Noise Engagement Group.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers and officials have not had any recent discussions with the Health and Safety Executive.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/06/2019 12:39:07 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1127753

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Model Aircraft: Registration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons the British Model Flying Association was not consulted on proposals to register model flying enthusiasts.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	256908
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>In April, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published its public consultation on the proposed charge on drone users and model aircraft flyers to cover the costs of running the Drone Operator Registration and Education Scheme. Prior to the launch of this consultation, the CAA engaged with a broad range of users, including a significant number of model flyers, both associations and individuals. Model flyers will be involved in the subsequent phases of development of the scheme.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 04/06/2019 14:04:34 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew