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1145029

registered interest
date	05/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Independent Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will amend the terms of reference for the Oakervee Inquiry into the future of HS2 to include (a) alterations to the existing route of Phase 1a, (b) cancellation of the existing route of Phase 1a and a proposal new route to link London and Birmingham and (c) cancellation of HS2 in its entirety; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Lichfield
tabling member printed	Michael Fabricant
uin	287448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The terms of reference for the independent review into HS2 were published on 21 August 2019. These are wide and allow the review panel to consider the areas raised in your question without amendment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 09/09/2019 15:46:37 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	280 label Biography information for Michael Fabricant

1145214

registered interest
date	05/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving under Influence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce deaths and injuries (1) caused by driving under the influence of alcohol, and (2) where driving under the influence of alcohol was a contributing factor.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL17741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>In 2017, an estimated 250 people were killed in accidents where at least one driver or rider was above the drink-drive limit. Drink driving is involved in around 5% of reported road casualties and 14% of fatalities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to tackling drivers under the influence of alcohol and all dangerous drivers and is determined that all such drivers are caught and punished. We employ a combined approach of tough penalties and rigorous enforcement along with our highly respected and effective THINK! campaigns to reinforce the social unacceptability of drink driving, and to remind people of the serious ramifications that drinking and driving can have on themselves and others.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has also taken some important steps to tighten drink driving legislation. We have made it a requirement for high risk offenders to undertake medical tests before they are allowed to drive again, and we have also made sure that drivers over the breath limit cannot escape a conviction by demanding a further blood or urine test.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 09/09/2019 15:42:36 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1145222

registered interest
date	05/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking Offences
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 Vere of Norbiton on 6 August (HL17450), what sanctions against vehicle owners are available to the authorities when such owners persistently ignore penalty notices, but do not cause an obstruction which merits the vehicle being towed away.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL17749
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>If the vehicle owner ignores their penalty notices there is a process of escalation in place that results in increased charges. Initially this can be registered as a County Court debt. Further failure to pay the charge can lead to the County Court issuing a warrant to Civil Enforcement Agents (bailiffs). This will mean added charges and Civil Enforcement Agents (bailiffs) taking goods from the vehicle owners home to settle the debt.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 09/09/2019 15:40:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1145223

registered interest
date	05/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airports: Air Pollution
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what the trend has been in the amount of air pollution surrounding major airports over the last three years for which figures are available; and what progress they have made in securing a reduction of harmful air pollutants in those areas.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL17750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p><strong> </strong>There is a long-term downward trend in the concentration of most pollutants surrounding major airports. Air pollution is the top environmental risk to health in the UK and the government remains determined to improve air quality. Our recent consultation on a new aviation strategy included proposed measures to ensure that aviation’s contribution to local air quality issues is properly understood and addressed.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 09/09/2019 15:36:23 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1144635

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to make public transport more inclusive and accessible for disabled children and their families.
tabling member constituency	Woking
tabling member printed	Mr Jonathan Lord
uin	286737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring disabled people of all ages have the same access to transport and opportunities to travel as everyone else.</p><p> </p><p>In July 2018 the Department published the Inclusive Transport Strategy. Its ambition is to create a transport system that provides equal access for disabled people by 2030, and to enable disabled people to travel confidently, easily and without extra cost.</p><p> </p><p>In July 2019, the Department reported to Parliament on the progress it had made in delivering the many commitments set out in the Strategy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 09/09/2019 15:51:02 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4090 label Biography information for Mr Jonathan Lord

1144668

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Port of Dover: Large Goods Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effect on (a) dock workers and (b) seafarers at the Port of Dover of delays in road freight traffic after 31 October; and when he last discussed that matter with trade unions.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	286714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government is continuing to review the impact of any potential disruption to the flow of freight after Brexit. I have regular meetings with key stakeholders in industry to discuss a range of important topics.</p><p>Ports and service providers are best placed to consider any potential impact on specific groups of employees and address any specific local concerns. In addition, the Government has developed a website to provide advice on what Brexit means for people and businesses – this can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/get-ready-brexit-check" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/get-ready-brexit-check</a>.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/09/2019 16:26:29 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner

1144722

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing financial penalties for transport companies that fail to provide assistance for passengers who require such assistance.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	286853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government wants disabled people to be able to travel easily, confidently and without additional cost, and expects transport operators to play their part in making this happen.</p><p> </p><p>Modal regulators play an important role in ensuring passengers receive the appropriate assistance, and we continue to consider measures to improve the experiences of passengers further. At present, however, we have no plans to apply financial penalties where they do not exist.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibility for road and rail transport accessibility in Northern Ireland is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 09/09/2019 15:53:17 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1144780

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the Blue Badge Scheme to include people with (a) Chron's Disease and (b) other Inflammatory bowel disease conditions.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Paul Girvan
uin	286857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>Eligibility for a blue badge is not restricted to specific conditions. People with Chron's Disease and other Inflammatory bowel disease conditions could receive a badge if they meet the eligibility criteria. The aim of the new expanded criteria is to ensure that those with non-visible conditions with the greatest needs have equal access to badges.</p><p> </p><p>It is for the relevant local authority to decide if an applicant meets the eligibility criteria.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 09/09/2019 15:55:19 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4633 label Biography information for Paul Girvan

1144872

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Signals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to encourage Network Rail to generate the electricity it consumes from standby electricity generators for its signalling instalments from renewable energy sources.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL17706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Network Rail is conducting a study to assess the potential for large scale renewable energy generation across its estate. The long-term aim of the project is to see Network Rail generating renewable electricity for both train traction and other uses.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport recently funded a demonstrator project that has connected 100 solar panels to the Wessex route’s traction system, with energy from the panels set to power signalling and lights.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 09/09/2019 15:24:04 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1144873

registered interest
date	04/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many spot checks were made by the enforcement agencies on large goods vehicle and heavy goods vehicle emissions in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL17707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not conduct roadside spot checks on lorries, solely for emissions. The DVSA does conduct roadside mechanical spot checks on lorries, which include a check for emissions control equipment (cheat devices). Over the last three years the DVSA has carried out the following roadside mechanical spot checks on lorries:<br></p><p>2016/2017 – 110,570</p><p>2017/2018 – 108,050</p><p>2018/2019 – 95,280</p><p> </p><p>The number of checks has reduced year-on-year because the DVSA now carries out targeted enforcement of seriously and serially non-compliant vehicles. Targeted enforcement allows compliant operators to conduct their business without expecting their vehicles to be subject to random checks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 09/09/2019 15:11:56 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw