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1130821

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when a Strategic Environmental Assessment will be undertaken in relation to the choice of a preferred corridor of land for the construction of the planned Oxford to Cambridge expressway.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16188
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>The preferred route for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway, anticipated to be announced in autumn 2020, will be subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment. A Strategic Environmental Assessment will not be required.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/06/2019 14:32:21 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130822

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when a Habitats Regulation Assessment will be undertaken in respect of the ancient woodland, wildlife and conservation areas which will be affected by the planned Oxford to Cambridge expressway.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16189
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>A Habitats Regulations Assessment will be completed if a preferred route has the potential to cause a significant effect on habitats specified in legislation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/06/2019 14:25:57 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130823

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to carry out an assessment of the effect of the proposed Oxford to Cambridge expressway on flood risks and watercourses.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16190
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>Highways England is in the process of identifying potential routes within the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway for a non-statutory public consultation in the autumn. This work will include an assessment of environmental impacts, including flood risks and watercourses.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/06/2019 13:59:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130824

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the one million extra homes planned for the Oxford to Cambridge Arc on traffic in that area; and whether they will recalculate any estimates of faster journey time that would result from the Oxford to Cambridge expressway as a result of any such increased traffic.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16191
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>The Expressway traffic model estimates the predicted traffic demand and volume up to 2045. It takes into account planned development based on planning applications and permissions, and allocated development in Local Plans. Traffic speeds and journey times are calculated accordingly. The impact of any new housing developments in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc on the transport network will be considered as part of the appropriate planning process.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/06/2019 14:31:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130227

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the combined impact of (1) the planned Oxford to Cambridge expressway, and (2) their ambition to build up to one million homes along the Oxford–Cambridge Arc, on the UK’s 2050 target to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80 per cent of 1990 levels; and whether this assessment is based on (a) electric, (b) petrol, or (c) diesel vehicles using the route.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16088
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Highways England is in the process of identifying potential routes within the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway for a non-statutory public consultation in the autumn. This work will include an assessment of environmental impacts, including carbon emissions using the Defra forecasts for emission rates.</p><p> </p><p>Conserving and enhancing the natural environment is at the heart of the growth ambitions for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Any housing development in the Arc will be subject to assessments as appropriate in line with legal requirements.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/06/2019 13:08:31 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130228

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether a cost-benefit analysis has been carried out for the planned Oxford to Cambridge expressway; and if so, what were the results of that analysis.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16089
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government published a strategic outline business case for the construction of the ‘missing link’ between Oxford and Milton Keynes in September 2018 (available on the Department for Transport website). This showed a benefit cost ratio of 1.2 or 1.3 for the preferred corridor B.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England is in the process of identifying potential routes within the preferred corridor which will enable a more thorough assessment of benefits and costs.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/06/2019 13:07:41 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1130229

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the planned Oxford to Cambridge expressway on air quality affecting schools close to the proposed route options.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL16090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Highways England is in the process of identifying potential routes within the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway for a non-statutory public consultation in the autumn. This work will include an assessment of air quality impacts.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/06/2019 12:30:58 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1025348

	registered interest
	date	14/12/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much of the £50 million they committed to the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre project has been spent so far; and how much has been raised for this project and connected purposes from other sources.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL12314
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>From 2015/16 to 17 November 2018, the Government has spent £4.35 million on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre programme.</p><p>No additional funds have yet been raised from other sources. Plans are being progressed for a country-wide fundraising effort for the Memorial and Learning Centre. An independent charity is being set up to raise funds.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 20/12/2018 12:44:13 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1025349

	registered interest
	date	14/12/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the estimated cost of (1) building, and (2) running the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre; and how these costs will be met.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL12315
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The estimated cost of building the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre is £102 million (including VAT). Future running costs are estimated to be around £5 - 6 million per annum.</p><p>In 2015, the Government committed £50 million to the cost of establishing the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre. It is also the intention that further contributions towards the costs will come from a national fundraising effort. Options for providing future financial support are being explored and a sustainable long-term plan will be put in place.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 20/12/2018 12:43:15 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1025350

	registered interest
	date	14/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Imperial War Museum: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will maintain current levels of grant-in-aid to the Imperial War Museum Holocaust Exhibition after the construction of the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL12316
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2018 answer text <p>As an Arm’s Length Body of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport, Imperial War Museums receives annual Grant-in-Aid funding to carry out a number of objectives, including securing free access to their permanent collections, of which the Holocaust Gallery forms a part. Museums themselves determine how best to allocate Grant-in-Aid across their organisations in addition to self-generated funding. The Government has committed funding in the current Spending Review period. Future funding decisions will be made at the next comprehensive spending review.</p> answering member printed Lord Ashton of Hyde question first answered 21/12/2018 14:02:42 answering member 4247 label Biography information for Lord Ashton of Hyde
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech