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753351

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Contracts
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many contracts have been awarded in relation to Phase One of HS2 to suppliers based in (1) England, (2) Wales, (3) Scotland, (4) Northern Ireland, and (5) EU member states other than the UK; and what is the value of the contracts falling into each of those categories.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
	uin	HL1039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2017 answer text <p>All active suppliers that HS2 Ltd has paid count as a direct supplier. This includes contracts for Enabling Works and Professional Services.</p><p> </p><p>The current HS2 tier 1 supply chain is comprised of 1,498 unique suppliers, of which 1,467 (98%) are UK based suppliers (based on the postcode of their registered address) and 1,012 (69%) of these UK suppliers are SMEs (based on turnover). A breakdown of this figure, based on geography is provided as follows:</p><p> </p><ol><li>England, 1,425</li><li>Wales, 17</li><li>Scotland, 19</li><li>Northern Ireland, 2</li><li>EU member states other than the UK, 4 (all of these contracts have gone to suppliers in Republic of Ireland)</li></ol> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/07/2017 09:03:53 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

746081

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many infrastructure related incidents have occurred on the East Coast Main Line during the last six months which have led to passenger trains being delayed by more than 60 minutes; and what finance is being made available to Network Rail to address those incidents during Control Period 5 and Control Period 6.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL223
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not hold the information requested regarding the number of infrastructure related incidents on the East Coast Main Line.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 5, Network Rail plan to spend £3 billion (in 2012-13 prices) on maintaining and renewing the London and North East Route, which includes the East Coast Main Line. The planned spend for Control Period 6 will be finalised later this year.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 11/07/2017 15:41:41 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

751166

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cancer: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many interventions and modifications have they made since the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train pilot was launched; and to what extent these account for additional costs.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The only change to the agreed client outputs for the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train pilot project has been to the designs for electrification to ensure that, as much as practicable, it is future-proofed to allow for conversion to main line electrification (25kv AC) standards. The cost for this provision has been included in the overall project estimates.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:40:40 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

751144

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bosnia and Herzegovina: Armed Conflict
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many of the projects to tackle congestion and to improve the UK's strategic road network announced in the 2014 Road Investment Strategy have been delayed or cancelled; and why.
	tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL741
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>One scheme has been cancelled following the public consultation. The A27 Chichester Bypass scheme in West Sussex was dependent on local support and financial contribution of the authorities and there was no clear consensus on the best way forward.</p><p> </p><p>Three schemes in construction have delays to their &quot;open to traffic&quot; dates. The A1 Leeming to Barton scheme in North Yorkshire has been delayed following extensive archaeological finds. The A21 Tonbridge to Pembury scheme in Kent has been delayed due to the need for remedial action to deal with unforeseen large volumes of hazardous waste. The A30 Temple to Carblake scheme is being delivered by Cornwall County Council and has been delayed due to changes in traffic management to reduce disruption during peak summer months.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:36:29 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

747403

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how they are working with van and truck manufacturers to improve vehicle safety.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
	uin	HL367
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The fact that the market for road vehicles is a global one has meant that safety standards are developed through international bodies, most notably the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The UK is actively engaged in such discussions at UNECE and, in advance of meetings and as a matter of routine, consults with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), who represent the UK industry.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 12/07/2017 11:42:15 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

753901

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Construction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how they intend to finance the construction of HS2 Phase 1; and whether they intend to use a Public Private-Partnership arrangement for any of the construction work.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	uin	HL1048
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2017 answer text <p>Delivery of HS2 is being taken forward on the basis of public funding by HM Treasury. A long-term funding envelope of £55.7bn (2015 prices) was set out in Spending Review 2015, of which £27.18bn is allocated to Phase 1.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to explore opportunities for private financing, where this offers value for money to the taxpayer.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/07/2017 09:11:37 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

753325

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Essex
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government since what date one lane of the A130 trunk road between the A12 and the A14 has been cordoned off and closed to traffic; what work is proposed to be carried out before it can be reopened; and when they expect it to be reopened.
	tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
	uin	HL1013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The section of the A130 road between the A12 and A13 is entirely a matter for Essex County Council, as local highway authority, who have a Design, Build, Finance &amp; Operate contract for this section of the A130 carriageway.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 11:21:57 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

749960

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving: Licensing
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking regarding restrictions on drones, particularly in controlled airspace, in the light of the closure of the runway at Gatwick Airport in July.
	tabling member printed	Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington
	uin	HL645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>Regulations are already in place prohibiting the misuse of drones and offences exist in order to deter and, if necessary, prosecute operators for malicious or negligent use. Under the Air Navigation Order 2016, it is an offence to endanger an aircraft and if convicted, a person can face a prison sentence of up to 5 years.</p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the safety risks of drones to aviation very seriously. We have already taken action on this by working with the Civil Aviation Authority and industry to raise awareness of the rules amongst drone operators and the general public. The Government intends to introduce further measures once we have fully analysed the evidence presented through our consultation process. We are exploring options, such as improving deterrents for the misuse of drones and measures to improve communication to drone users of ‘no drone flying zones’. The Government response to the consultation will be published in the near future.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 17/07/2017 11:50:10 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	3733 label Biography information for Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington

731052

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that Train Operating Companies deal with passenger complaints promptly and thoroughly.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL60
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>Passenger train operators must have a licence granted by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The licence requires the operator to establish and comply with a complaints handling procedure (CHP) setting out how they handle complaints from customers. The CHP, which has to be approved by the ORR, should include that passengers who are unhappy with the outcome of their complaint can contact Transport Focus (TF) or where appropriate, London TravelWatch (LTW), who may be able to pursue the complaint on their behalf.</p><p> </p><p>ORR reserves the right to carry out detailed annual reviews of licence holders where there is evidence of systemic issues not being addressed or a significant decrease in service performance. They will continue to monitor individual CHPs for compliance and effectiveness using evidence including information on the number, type and underlying cause of complaints and feedback from TF and LTW.</p><p> </p><p>My honourable Friend the Rail Minister (Paul Maynard) has also been leading discussions with industry and consumer bodies about introducing a rail ombudsman that would improve the passenger voice in rail and provide independent binding resolution of complaints. He anticipates being in a position to provide a further update by the end of the summer when this work has been further developed.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 04/07/2017 14:37:29 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

751958

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	NHS: Negligence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to increase the number of cyclists outside London.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy was published in April 2017, and sets out our plans to increase cycling and walking across England. The strategy aims to make cycling and walking the natural choices for short journeys or as part of a longer journey, and identifies £1.2 billion which may be invested in support of this over the five years from 2016/17 to 2020/21. Alongside the Strategy, the Government published guidance for local authorities to help them develop their own local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, and will be providing further support to local authorities to help them develop these plans.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 19/07/2017 13:41:27 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark