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927726

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Govia Thameslink Railway: Timetables
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Govia Thameslink Railway on whether all sections of new routes implemented as part of the new rail timetable must be covered in a classroom setting before a driver covers the route.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	155766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2018 answer text <p>The training of drivers on new or upgraded routes is a matter for the operator and may be undertaken by a variety of training methods.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 29/06/2018 10:18:12 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1421898

	registered interest
	date	10/02/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern Rail Franchise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the statement in the letter dated 2 November 2021 from the Minister of State for Transport to the Transport Select Committee that the outputs of the investigations into the failure of London & South Eastern Railway Limited to declare over £25 million of taxpayer's money will be a relevant factor in respect of decisions on the Thameslink, Southern & Great Northern contract due to expire on 1 April 2022, whether the LSER investigations will report before 1 April 2022; by what date he requires the outcomes of those investigations for them to be included as a relevant factor in respect of his decision on the TSGN contract; if he will make it his policy to bring the operation of the Thameslink, Southern & Great Northern franchise into public hands; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	122631
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2022 answer text <p>The Independent Committee, formed by the Chairs of London and Southeastern Railway’s joint-owning groups, Go-Ahead and Keolis, has now provided the Department with its final report. The Department is carefully considering the contents of the final report and next steps are being worked through as a priority with key decisions expected to be confirmed shortly. The Department continues to progress discussions with Govia Thameslink Railway on a new National Rail Contract to operate Thameslink, Southern &amp; Great Northern franchise, but the outputs of the final report will help determine if it is appropriate to enter into this contract.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 21/02/2022 09:30:12 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1651546

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Environment Protection
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report by the Climate Change Committee entitled 2023 Progress Report to Parliament, published on 28 June 2023, if he will accept the Committee's recommendation to make an assessment of the impact of (a) current and (b) planned future road building projects on the Government's environmental targets; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	193074
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government is considering the views of the Climate Change Committee and will respond in the Autumn.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to road building and environmental targets, the Government has a clear plan to reach net zero, as set out in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan. In this plan, the Government set out its approach to decarbonising cars and vans through the introduction of a world leading zero emission vehicle mandate. Alongside this, the Government has already spent more than £2 billion in supporting the switch to zero emission vehicles through delivering infrastructure and grants to reduce the upfront cost of these vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to continuing its road investment strategy in a way that is consistent with the UK’s environmental targets.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 17/07/2023 14:43:29 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1167127

	registered interest
	date	29/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the oral contribution of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of 28 October 2019, Official Report column 83, whether it is the Government's policy that the expansion programme at Heathrow will be required to comply with new requirements on greenhouse gas emissions reductions introduced by the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019; and what plans the Government has to undertake a review of the airports National Planning Statement to assess compatibility of Heathrow expansion with new (a) air pollution and (b) climate targets.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	7117
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2019 answer text <p>It is the Government’s policy, via the Airports National Policy Statement, that any applicant for development consent for a Northwest runway at Heathrow Airport will have to comply with the new requirements on greenhouse gas emissions reductions introduced by the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019. The Airports National Policy Statement is clear that an applicant will need to demonstrate that any increase in carbon emissions from the scheme will have no material impact on the ability of the Government to meet the carbon targets in force at the date that that application is determined.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have received several requests for review of the Airports National Policy Statement which raise the matters of air quality and climate change, and the Secretary of State will consider carefully whether it is appropriate to review the Airports National Policy Statement in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2008.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 04/11/2019 15:37:26 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

934703

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Standards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the letter of 28 June 2018 from the Minister of State for Transport to hon. Members on the declassification of first class trains on Thameslink and Great Northern Services, whether that policy applies to (a) Southern and (b) Gatwick Express services; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	160728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2018 answer text <p>Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has declassified first class areas on peak time trains on the Thameslink and Great Northern routes of operation. As is usual industry practice, GTR will continue to declassify first class areas on Southern and Gatwick Express services in times of disruption which it did on Thursday 5 July. Also, on board staff are empowered to take such decisions on a service by service basis.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 11/07/2018 13:07:16 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1643378

	registered interest
	date	09/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Active Travel: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Audit Office’s report on Active Travel in England, HC1376, Session 2022-23, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of the £233 million reduction in active travel funding announced in March 2023 on the trends in the level of active travel undertaken.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	188700
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2023 answer text <p>The Department welcomes the report and will consider its recommendations carefully. The Department will provide its formal response following the scheduled Public Accounts Committee hearing.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 188701 question first answered 14/06/2023 14:50:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1315103

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2021
	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, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2021 to Question 171561 on Railways: Season Tickets, what progress he has made on his work with the Treasury to develop part-time and flexible season tickets (a) for people who need them and (b) as part of the Government’s four-step covid-19 roadmap; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	2251
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the change in travel patterns, the impact of COVID-19 and therefore the need to accommodate a more flexible style of working and travelling.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is actively working with train operators to develop a solution that offers better value and convenience for those who commute flexibly, and we will provide further details shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 20/05/2021 11:05:44 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1463668

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Local Transport Plans: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 19 April 2022 to Question 151053, on Local Transport Plans: Carbon Emissions, whether the additional guidance on quantifiable carbon reductions will take account of non-user emissions, such as from construction, power generation and manufacturing emissions, which are generated as a result of transport use.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	3557
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2022 answer text <p>The department is currently in the process of updating guidance on local transport plans.</p><p> </p><p>We plan to also publish technical guidance for local transport authorities on quantifying carbon alongside the new local transport plan guidance to help local authorities make decisions on local transport interventions from quantitative assessment of carbon impacts at a strategic planning stage.</p><p>The scope of emissions for the technical guidance on quantifying carbon is currently being considered and will be subject to public consultation this summer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 25/05/2022 13:35:29 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1463667

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Local Transport Plans: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 19 April 2022 to Question 151053, on Local Transport Plans: Carbon Emissions, whether he plans to consult on the additional guidance on quantifiable carbon reductions at the same time as he consults on the guidance for Local Transport Plans.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	3556
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2022 answer text <p>Yes, we will consult on both the Local Transport Plan and Quantifiable Carbon Reduction Guidance at the same time. The department is currently updating guidance on local transport plans. The new guidance will provide a holistic view of what the government is expecting local transport authorities to deliver including decarbonisation goals.</p><p> </p><p>As per our commitment in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan (2021) to drive decarbonisation at the local level, future local transport plans will need to set out how local areas can deliver quantifiable carbon reductions in transport. We will publish technical guidance for local transport authorities on quantifying carbon alongside the new local transport plan guidance.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 25/05/2022 13:32:56 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1286443

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Infrastructure: Planning
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to proposed Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects relating to his Department, in respect of how many of those projects the Planning Inspectorate's Examining Authority recommended that he should withhold consent; and how many times his Department rejected those recommendations in (a) 2015, (b) 2016, (c) 2017, (d) 2018, (e) 2019, (f) 2020 and (g) 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	153173
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2021 answer text <p>Since 2015, the Examining Authority has recommended withholding consent from five Development Consent Orders for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the transport sector; in all five cases, the Secretary of State rejected those recommendations. The Secretary of State made one of these decisions in 2016, three in 2020, and one in 2021.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 22/02/2021 14:52:02 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas