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1651121

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date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department of Transport: Public Consultation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department uses best practice guidance when setting the duration for which consultations are open.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	193003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The Department, its executive agencies and arm’s-length bodies publish a large number of consultations and calls for evidence.</p><p> </p><p>The Department conducts consultations in line with the Government Consultation Principles. These state that consultations should last for a proportionate amount of time. The length of any consultation is decided based on legal advice and taking into account the nature and impact of the proposal.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to the current consultations on railway ticket offices, these are industry and not Government proposals. The train companies are consulting on proposals to make changes to ticket offices under the established Ticketing and Settlement Agreement (TSA) process.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 17/07/2023 13:36:04 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1651122

registered interest
date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the potential cost to the public purse of officials from his Department taking steps to promote the Rail Delivery Group's consultation on railway ticketing offices.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	193004
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2023 answer text <p>This is an industry-led process. Individual train operators are managing this process and will provide station-specific details as part of their consultations.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 13/07/2023 11:54:17 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1651129

registered interest
date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
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 potential impact of rail ticket office closures on the accessibility of railway travel for (a) elderly and (b) disabled people.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	193033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2023 answer text <p>When proposing major changes to ticket office opening hours, including closures, operators are required to take into account the adequacy of the proposed alternatives in relation to the needs of passengers who are disabled; and to include this in the notice of the proposal sent to other operators and passenger groups. We would also expect operators to consider other equality related needs and make this clear in their consultation.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that many passengers value the services provided by staff at ticket offices and the Department recently hosted roundtable discussions with industry and accessibility and transport groups to discuss this matter. We continue to engage with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.</p><p> </p><p>No currently staffed station will be unstaffed as a result of industry changes, and train operators will ensure staff are well located to meet passenger needs in future. This will include assisting those who need additional support and cannot or do not want to use digital tickets.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 12/07/2023 13:12:23 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1650812

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had discussions with the Rail Delivery Group on the potential closure of ticket offices.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Claudia Webbe
uin	192882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2023 answer text <p>Together with industry we want to modernise the passenger experience by moving staff out from ticket offices to more visible and accessible roles around the station. Department officials regularly engage with industry including Rail Delivery Group to understand their plans.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 13/07/2023 11:49:41 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4848 label Biography information for Claudia Webbe

1650823

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Insurance: Fees and Charges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2023 to Question 191207 on Cars: Insurance, how often he met representatives of the car insurance industry to discuss insurance premiums in the last 12 months; and when the most recent meeting was held.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	192885
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>The Department regularly is involved with the insurance industry to discuss insurance premiums. The setting of premiums is a commercial decision for individual insurers and the Government does not intervene or seek to control the market.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 11/07/2023 08:53:48 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1650926

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Air Routes: Environment Protection and Health Hazards
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 assess the environmental and health impacts of concentrated flight paths.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	192924
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>UK airspace is an invisible but vital piece of our national infrastructure. Modernisation is long overdue and is critical to ensure that UK airspace is fit for purpose in the future. Its aim is to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys and more capacity for the benefit of those who use and are affected by UK airspace.</p><p> </p><p>The Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) sets out the ways, means and ends of modernising airspace through nine elements that will modernise aircraft-based navigation and airspace management. A refreshed AMS was published in January 2023 which extends the strategy out to 2040, reaffirming our commitment to delivering this key infrastructure programme. Sustainability is an overarching principle of the strategy. The environmental benefits of the strategy will contribute towards our Jet Zero emissions reductions targets for the aviation sector.</p><p> </p><p>The environmental benefits of airspace modernisation will contribute towards our Jet Zero emissions reductions targets for the aviation sector. The Free Route Airspace deployment over the southwest of England in March 2023 saved 12,000+ tonnes of CO2/year and 150,000 nautical miles of flying, which is the equivalent of seven trips around the world.</p><p> </p><p>All sponsors of airspace change must follow the Civil Aviation Authority's regulatory requirements as set out in CAP1616. These requirements reflect the Government's Air Navigation Guidance 2017 which requires sponsors to consider the use of multiple flightpaths to disperse air traffic, as well as undertake full assessments of the airspace options they are considering. Noise impacts must be assessed using the Department’s Transport Analysis Guidance which includes a module for valuing the impacts of noise on health and quality of life.</p><p> </p><p>Airports are responsible for the specific arrangements for low-level flightpaths. Engagement with all relevant stakeholders, including communities, is an important part of CAP1616 and is crucial to the success of the airspace modernisation programme. I would encourage you and your constituents to partake in these public engagement exercises to ensure the needs of your constituency are fully accounted for in the airspace change process.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/07/2023 13:03:49 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1650958

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
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 impact of ticket office closures at train stations on rail users.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	192935
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2023 answer text <p>When proposing major changes to ticket office opening hours, including closures, operators are required to take into account the adequacy of the proposed alternatives in relation to the needs of all passengers; and to include this in the notice of the proposal sent to other operators and passenger groups. We would also expect operators to consider all equality related needs and make this clear in their consultation.</p><p>No currently staffed station will be unstaffed as a result of industry changes, and train operators will ensure staff are well located to meet passenger needs in future. This will include assisting those who need additional support and cannot or do not want to use digital tickets.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 13/07/2023 11:51:39 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1650964

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Tickets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many rail ticket machines are in operation; and how many and what proportion of these machines accept (a) debit and credit cards and (b) cash.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	192939
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>Of stations managed by DFT contracted Train Operating Companies, around 84% have ticket vending machines with more than 3,200 machines in total at these stations. The Department does not hold information on the proportion of these machines which accept cash however industry have advised that the majority accept cash. We will continue to ensure that all passengers who need to use cash, or do not have access to a smartphone or the internet, can buy a ticket.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 11/07/2023 14:34:33 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1650967

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Tickets and Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many and what proportion of train stations have both automatic ticket barriers and staffed ticketing offices.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	192940
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>Of stations managed by DFT contracted Train Operating Companies, 57% have staffed ticket offices and we estimate that around 12% have automatic ticket barriers. These figures are based on the most up to date publicly available data.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 11/07/2023 13:57:18 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1650969

registered interest
date	06/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has held any discussions with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the potential impact of closing of railway station ticket offices on people with protected characteristics.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	192941
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has not met with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to discuss ticket offices. Department officials met with the EHRC in May.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 11/07/2023 13:50:58 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi