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1228674

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much printed material has been distributed to public transport providers operating in (a) the UK, (b) London and (c) Lewisham constituency in relation to the requirement to wear face coverings on public transport.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
uin	82168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has created over 300 public information resources related to Covid-19. Many incorporate the message that passengers must wear face coverings on public transport and at indoor transport hubs.</p><p> </p><p>There are a range of face covering materials, many of which include exemptions for age, health or disability reasons as well as consequences for those who are not exempt and do not comply. The department has not printed any of these materials itself, instead we have ensured that transport operators, local authorities and partners across England have had access to these materials allowing them to download, print and display these messages as appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>Our materials have been downloaded over 3,700 times and sent to over 250 stakeholders since face coverings became mandatory. We also shared the materials on the department’s social media channels and amplified supporting content from stakeholders. We have worked with Cabinet Office and secured 6,700 digital displays for face coverings at bus stops and rail stations in England.</p><p> </p><p>We do not have specific data for London or Lewisham. The London Borough of Lewisham and TfL are responsible for transport in Lewisham constituency and have access to DfT’s online resources.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2020 16:51:00 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1228711

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Passenger Ships: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support the Government is providing to the British cruise ship industry during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	82249
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department have been working in close partnership with the British cruise industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to have regular discussions on a wide range of operational and other challenges.</p><p> </p><p>The British Cruise industry, as with all parts of the economy, has been able to apply for, and access, the full range of the HMG business support measures.</p><p> </p><p>I am eager to see a swift return to operations as soon as it is safe to do so. I have been working in collaboration across government, with the cruise industry, to review and enhance protocols to ensure a COVID-19 safe environment. These collective efforts will, I hope, allow the safe resumption of cruise operations in due course, and I support them in their efforts to rebuild public confidence.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 08/09/2020 16:31:06 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1228749

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A49: Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) accidents and (b) fatalities occurred on the A49 in Shropshire between the Bayston Hill junction with the A5 and Church Stretton in (i) 2019, (ii) 2018, (iii) 2017 and (iv) 2016.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	81723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The number of reported personal injury road accidents, and fatalities on the A49 between the Bayston Hill junction with the A5 and Church Stretton between 2016 and 2018 are shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="4"><p><strong>Reported road accidents and fatalities on the A49 between the Bayston Hill junction and Church Stretton, 2016-2018</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>2018</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Personal injury accidents</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>12</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Fatal casualties</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><p>Source: DfT, STATS19</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Detailed final statistics on reported personal injury road accidents in Great Britain for 2019 will be published on 30 September 2020. The latest annual published statistics are for 2018.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2020 16:25:21 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1228764

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A303: Stonehenge
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential (a) archaeological effect and (b) effect on Stonehenge's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the proposed upgrade to the A303.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	82251
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>Highway England’s Development Consent Order application for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme is currently with the Secretary of State for determination. In making his decision, the Secretary of State will consider carefully the findings of the Examining Authority regarding the impacts of the scheme, and the representations received since the close of the examination, including those made in response to consultation following the recent archaeological discovery at the site in June 2020. I am unable to comment further on this live planning application.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2020 16:09:36 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1228773

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the financial support available to taxi drivers who have been affected financially by the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	82312
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government has acted to support those that are self-employed and have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak across all sectors of the economy. The overwhelming majority of taxi and private hire vehicle drivers are self-employed and can therefore apply for a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Over the two rounds of the scheme a total of up to <del class="ministerial">£14,250</del> <ins class="ministerial">£14,070</ins>has been made available to those eligible.</p><p> </p><p>Taxi and PHV drivers may also be eligible for Universal Credit, from 6 April the standard allowance available under the Universal Credit system was increased from £317.82 to £409.89 a month. In addition, the Universal Credit calculation was amended, no longer using an assumed level of earnings (Minimum Income Floor) but actual earnings.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 03/09/2020 15:00:03 question first ministerially corrected 16/11/2020 17:54:04 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean previous answer version 44123 answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1228868

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to encourage transport operators to ensure that their services are well-ventilated to limit the spread of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	81610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has published guidance on safer transport during the COVID-19 pandemic which includes recommendations on ventilation. However, this is non-mandatory guidance to ensure that transport operators can develop their own plans and processes to manage the Covid risk as best fits their own unique transport operations.</p><p> </p><p>While the science to date is clear that fresh air outdoors provides the best ventilation, we are developing our scientific understanding of ventilation and other technical innovations for enclosed environments.</p><p> </p><p>It is important to stress that the question of ventilation must be considered as part of a holistic approach to managing hazards and overall risk which also includes other interventions such as social distancing, improved hygiene and the use of face coverings.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/09/2020 16:34:51 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1228974

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that people using public transport wear appropriate face coverings during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	82396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>Since the introduction of mandatory face coverings on public transport and in transport hubs in England from 15 June, the Department for Transport has taken a series of steps to ensure people comply with the legislation and wear appropriate face coverings.</p><p> </p><p>To help introduce this policy, we focused on informing the public of the new requirements. The Department ran a successful communications campaign through its social media channels and produced a range of materials, including posters, videos and guidance, to support operators in conveying the new rules and exemptions from the policy to passengers.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to enforcement, the regulations made under the Public Health Act 1984 include new powers for operators to deny access to a service, or direct someone to leave a service, who is not wearing a face covering without a valid exemption. There are also powers for the police, British Transport Police and Transport for London authorised personnel to issue a fixed penalty notice of £100. As the Prime Minister announced on 13 August 2020, we are bringing forward stronger enforcement measures which mean fines for repeat offenders double at each offence, up to a maximum value of £3,200.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/09/2020 16:47:10 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1229005

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Season Tickets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when part-time season tickets will be introduced for commuter services into (a) London, (b) Manchester (c) Birmingham.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	81977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a fundamental change in working patterns and that this could have long-term effects on commuter behaviour. In order to support a green recovery and new working patterns, the Department is working with industry to explore already available options for flexible commuters, such as carnets, and what steps could be taken quickly to make these as useful and convenient for passengers as possible. We are currently considering proposals from train operators to support those returning to work.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/09/2020 16:37:06 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

1229006

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to enable local authorities to introduce electric vehicle workplace charging schemes without prior permission from his Department.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	81978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government’s vision is for the UK to have one of the best electric vehicle infrastructure networks in the world. We recognise how vital it is that the UK chargepoint network continues to grow to support increasing numbers of electric vehicle motorists.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Low Emission Vehicles workplace charging scheme offers grants to businesses, including local authorities, of up to £350 per socket for installing up to 40 charging sockets for their employees and fleets. To date over 8,000 installations have been made by over 3,000 organisations using the scheme. If local authorities wish to introduce complimentary workplace charging schemes either for their own fleets or to support local businesses make the switch to zero emission vehicles then they are free to do so without the need for government approval.</p><p> </p><p>Electric vehicle chargepoints are included within permitted development rights, this means that in most cases a chargepoint can be installed in an area lawfully used as an off-street parking space without needing to submit an application for planning permission. This right is not available if it affects a heritage building or asset.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2020 15:31:11 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

1229007

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Trains: Diesel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when diesel trains will cease to operate on the rail network.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	81979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government is developing an ambitious Transport Decarbonisation Plan to achieve net zero emissions across all modes of transport by 2050. We will use electrification and alternative technologies such as battery and hydrogen trains to remove diesel trains from the network and decarbonise the railway.</p><p> </p><p>Ongoing work led by Network Rail will inform decisions about the pace of rail decarbonisation to achieve net zero, the deployment of different decarbonisation technologies on each part of the network, and delivery of the ambition to remove all diesel-only trains from the railway by 2040.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/09/2020 16:54:19 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner