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1648889

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Shipping: Fuels
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a shipping fuel levy from 2025 on all (a) domestic and (b) international shipping from 2025, rising to a level consistent with the Government's carbon value by 2035.
	tabling member constituency	Easington
	tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
	uin	191775
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2023 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">In March 2022, the Government published a consultation package with the UK ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) Authority, exploring options to expand the scheme to include emissions from domestic maritime. The Government response to the consultation will be published in due course.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The UK is pressing for greater ambition during the review of the International Maritime Organization Initial Greenhouse Gas Strategy in July and continues to monitor developments of international and regional carbon pricing instruments covering shipping to consider how they may interact with our domestic policy.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The Government keeps all taxes under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">On 3 July 2023 the UK ETS (Emission Trading Scheme) Authority confirmed its plans to expand the UK ETS to include emissions from domestic maritime, following on from our commitment to explore economic incentives in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The UK is pressing for greater ambition during the review of the International Maritime Organization Initial Greenhouse Gas Strategy in July and continues to monitor developments of international and regional carbon pricing instruments covering shipping to consider how they may interact with our domestic policy.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The government keeps all taxes under review and any changes are announced by the Chancellor at fiscal events.</ins></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/07/2023 08:40:49 question first ministerially corrected 05/07/2023 10:32:58 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman previous answer version 85314 answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1648142

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Fees and Charges
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to prevent airlines from seeking additional payments for in person check-in at airports.
	tabling member constituency	Hendon
	tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
	uin	191288
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The UK aviation industry operates in the private sector. Airlines choose where to base aircraft, where to fly, what fares to charge, what in-flight service level to provide and which aeroplanes to use.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires all airlines to have fair terms and conditions. Contract terms would be deemed unfair if they create significant imbalance in favour of the business. The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for ensuring that airlines comply with this legislative requirement. It conducted a review of airline contract terms in 2019, which included looking at fees for check-in and printing boarding passes at the airport. The report stated that whilst there is a rational and objective basis for the existence of such rules, they should be aligned to the actual administrative cost of the service. The CAA found that in some cases fees were not proportionate, and recommended that airlines review their fees so that they are more explicitly aligned to the actual administrative cost of providing the function. The CAA keeps the contract terms of airlines under review.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/07/2023 13:43:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1648621

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Bicycles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his Department's policy is on the regulation of electric bike conversion kits for pedal cycles.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	191511
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>Conversion kits of this sort are only legal for use on the public highway if, after conversion, the cycle meets in full the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (as amended), as well as conforming to all of the requirements of the Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983 (as amended).</p><p> </p><p>If, after conversion, the e-bike does not comply with these regulations, it is classed as a motorcycle and is subject to vehicle registration, compulsory insurance and vehicle excise duty. The rider must have a driving licence and wear a motorcycle helmet.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/07/2023 13:53:40 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1648627

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles: Agriculture
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to regulate the use of agricultural drones.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Sir Bill Wiggin
	uin	191519
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>Regulating the operation of drones is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority. Implementing Regulation 2019/947 sets out a risk-based regulatory framework, which lays down detailed provisions for the operation of unmanned aircraft.</p><p> </p><p>The Future of Flight Industry Group has been established between Government, industry and the CAA in order to maximise the benefits of technologies such as drones whilst ensuring the safety of the UK aviation system.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/07/2023 14:07:47 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1648839

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	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, what recent estimate he has made of the average cost of installing an electric vehicle domestic charging point (a) as of June 2023 and (b) in each year until 2030.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	191747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government has made no recent assessment of the average cost of installing domestic electric vehicle charging points nor forecasted future costs to 2030.</p><p> </p><p>Funding is available through the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant to support the provision of chargepoints in flats or rental accommodation, with up to £350 available towards the cost of purchasing and installing a chargepoint.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/07/2023 08:49:02 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1648890

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Shipping: Fuels
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a mandate for zero emission shipping fuel to reach five per cent of the UK fuel blend by 2030.
	tabling member constituency	Easington
	tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
	uin	191776
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government is exploring a range of policy options to increase the use of alternative fuels in maritime and will report on this work as part of the refreshed Clean Maritime Plan.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/07/2023 08:42:35 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1648947

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Compensation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's news article entitled New plans to boost protections for airline passengers on of 27 June 2023, when his Department plans to begin further work on how to strengthen compensation for passengers facing disruption from cancellations and delays; and whether a proposed date has been set for the completion of that work.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	191842
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government published the response to the Aviation Consumer Policy Reform Consultation on 27 June 2023. The response sets out findings from the consultation and next steps on the proposals.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the proposals on compensation and refunds illustrated the complexity of the system and a range of competing factors and so the Government concluded further work is required to consider the merits and limitations of any changes in the area. The Government will consult on the compensation and payment framework for all forms of disruption. The Government will set out a timeframe for further consultation in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The legislative reforms to give the Civil Aviation Authority additional powers to enforce consumer rights and mandating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for all airlines will be taken forward when parliamentary time allows. In the meantime, the Department will work with the industry and associated stakeholders to drive forward improvements for aviation consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants everyone to have equal opportunity to travel by air with dignity and respect. The Minister for Aviation chaired an Aviation Accessibility Roundtable on 28 June 2023 with disabled people, organisations representing disabled people, disability experts, members of both Houses of Parliament and the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee. The roundtable considered the key issues and concerns that these passenger groups face and explored possible solutions to amplify their voice and improve the travel experience for disabled and less mobile passengers. The Department for Transport will continue discussions with these stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>The Government launched the new training package for the Department for Transport’s REAL disability awareness training programme on 27 June 2023, to ensure those handling powered wheelchairs are aware of the impact any damage has for the user, with useful tips on handling this vital equipment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 191843 191844 191845 question first answered 05/07/2023 14:01:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1648948

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's news article entitled New plans to boost protections for airline passengers of 27 June 2023, when his Department plans to introduce strengthened (a) enforcement powers for the aviation regulator and (b) dispute resolution measures for passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	191843
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government published the response to the Aviation Consumer Policy Reform Consultation on 27 June 2023. The response sets out findings from the consultation and next steps on the proposals.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the proposals on compensation and refunds illustrated the complexity of the system and a range of competing factors and so the Government concluded further work is required to consider the merits and limitations of any changes in the area. The Government will consult on the compensation and payment framework for all forms of disruption. The Government will set out a timeframe for further consultation in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The legislative reforms to give the Civil Aviation Authority additional powers to enforce consumer rights and mandating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for all airlines will be taken forward when parliamentary time allows. In the meantime, the Department will work with the industry and associated stakeholders to drive forward improvements for aviation consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants everyone to have equal opportunity to travel by air with dignity and respect. The Minister for Aviation chaired an Aviation Accessibility Roundtable on 28 June 2023 with disabled people, organisations representing disabled people, disability experts, members of both Houses of Parliament and the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee. The roundtable considered the key issues and concerns that these passenger groups face and explored possible solutions to amplify their voice and improve the travel experience for disabled and less mobile passengers. The Department for Transport will continue discussions with these stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>The Government launched the new training package for the Department for Transport’s REAL disability awareness training programme on 27 June 2023, to ensure those handling powered wheelchairs are aware of the impact any damage has for the user, with useful tips on handling this vital equipment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 191842 191844 191845 question first answered 05/07/2023 14:01:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1648976

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's news article entitled New plans to boost protections for airline passengers, published on 27 June 2023, whether his Department has had recent discussions with disabled (a) people and (b) people's organisations on its proposed reforms of aviation consumer policy.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	191844
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government published the response to the Aviation Consumer Policy Reform Consultation on 27 June 2023. The response sets out findings from the consultation and next steps on the proposals.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the proposals on compensation and refunds illustrated the complexity of the system and a range of competing factors and so the Government concluded further work is required to consider the merits and limitations of any changes in the area. The Government will consult on the compensation and payment framework for all forms of disruption. The Government will set out a timeframe for further consultation in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The legislative reforms to give the Civil Aviation Authority additional powers to enforce consumer rights and mandating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for all airlines will be taken forward when parliamentary time allows. In the meantime, the Department will work with the industry and associated stakeholders to drive forward improvements for aviation consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants everyone to have equal opportunity to travel by air with dignity and respect. The Minister for Aviation chaired an Aviation Accessibility Roundtable on 28 June 2023 with disabled people, organisations representing disabled people, disability experts, members of both Houses of Parliament and the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee. The roundtable considered the key issues and concerns that these passenger groups face and explored possible solutions to amplify their voice and improve the travel experience for disabled and less mobile passengers. The Department for Transport will continue discussions with these stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>The Government launched the new training package for the Department for Transport’s REAL disability awareness training programme on 27 June 2023, to ensure those handling powered wheelchairs are aware of the impact any damage has for the user, with useful tips on handling this vital equipment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 191842 191843 191845 question first answered 05/07/2023 14:01:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1648977

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's news article entitled New plans to boost protections for airline passengers, published on 27 June 2023, when his Department plans to roll out training for ground handlers in handling mobility equipment.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	191845
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The Government published the response to the Aviation Consumer Policy Reform Consultation on 27 June 2023. The response sets out findings from the consultation and next steps on the proposals.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the proposals on compensation and refunds illustrated the complexity of the system and a range of competing factors and so the Government concluded further work is required to consider the merits and limitations of any changes in the area. The Government will consult on the compensation and payment framework for all forms of disruption. The Government will set out a timeframe for further consultation in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The legislative reforms to give the Civil Aviation Authority additional powers to enforce consumer rights and mandating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for all airlines will be taken forward when parliamentary time allows. In the meantime, the Department will work with the industry and associated stakeholders to drive forward improvements for aviation consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wants everyone to have equal opportunity to travel by air with dignity and respect. The Minister for Aviation chaired an Aviation Accessibility Roundtable on 28 June 2023 with disabled people, organisations representing disabled people, disability experts, members of both Houses of Parliament and the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee. The roundtable considered the key issues and concerns that these passenger groups face and explored possible solutions to amplify their voice and improve the travel experience for disabled and less mobile passengers. The Department for Transport will continue discussions with these stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>The Government launched the new training package for the Department for Transport’s REAL disability awareness training programme on 27 June 2023, to ensure those handling powered wheelchairs are aware of the impact any damage has for the user, with useful tips on handling this vital equipment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 191842 191843 191844 question first answered 05/07/2023 14:01:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft