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1229308

	registered interest
	date	28/08/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance he has issued to (a) local authorities and (b) businesses on the access needs of disabled people when making changes to roads, pavements and parking spaces as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	82571
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department published statutory guidance to local authorities under the Traffic Management Act 2004, providing advice on the changes that Government expects them to make to their road layouts to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians. This includes a reminder that local authorities need to be mindful of the requirements of equalities legislation, ensuring, for example, that in redesigning and reallocating road space they take careful account of the impacts this may have on disabled people. The guidance is available at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reallocating-road-space-in-response-to-covid-19-statutory-guidance-for-local-authorities" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/reallocating-road-space-in-response-to-covid-19-statutory-guidance-for-local-authorities</a>.</p><p>It is for local authorities to decide what measures are appropriate on their roads and what they are able to achieve with the resources they have.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport has not provided guidance to businesses on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/09/2020 11:19:56 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1229307

	registered interest
	date	28/08/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Travel: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether support is in place for people whose travel insurance did not cover their having to cancel their holiday as a result of being unable to secure a mandatory covid-19 test before travelling.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	82570
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>Whether a consumer is entitled to a refund depends on the terms of the contract in place or the terms and conditions of the insurance policy. Consumers are encouraged to first contact travel providers or accommodation providers for reimbursement. In the next instance, credit card providers may be able to provide a refund under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 if the payment was made by credit card. The department is in regular contact with industry and has encouraged businesses to act fairly during this unprecedented event.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 08/09/2020 12:28:12 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1243327

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Public Transport: Young People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to provide additional funding to local transport authorities to reduce the cost of travel for young people in (a) London and (b) the rest of England.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	103645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>Transport in London, including fares policy, is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London. There are no current national plans to reduce the cost of travel for young people in the rest of England. However, concessionary travel legislation gives local authorities the flexibility to offer local travel concessions, such as free or discounted travel to young people, if they choose to do so.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 22/10/2020 16:33:26 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1247857

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Scooters: Visual Impairment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure the safety of visually impaired individuals from e-scooters.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	110265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2020 answer text <p>Following our consultation earlier in the year, and feedback from subsequent stakeholder activities, we have required all e-scooters used in trials to have a horn or bell so that users can make others aware of their presence. Additionally, we have instructed all local authorities participating in trials to engage throughout the trial period with disability groups in their areas to ensure their concerns are being heard. We have also made additional commitments such as allowing vulnerable road user groups to take part in the evaluation process.</p><p>The trials have created a platform for innovation, and we are seeing very encouraging use of – for example – sound emitting devices on e-scooters in York. This is precisely the sort of initiative we want to monitor and evaluate and to help inform future policy.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 10/11/2020 15:53:17 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1250379

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeline is for the publication of the aviation recovery plan.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	113674
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>The uncertainty created by COVID has meant that the government’s priority for aviation at this time is to ensure that people will be able to travel again as soon as is safely possible. That is why the government, through the Global Travel Taskforce, continues to work at pace to introduce test to release, as well as considering other measures to support the travel sector – including developing a global framework to make travelling easier, and boosting consumer confidence in air travel. Once complete, the government will then put forward its strategic framework for the medium and long-term recovery of the aviation sector.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 18/11/2020 15:55:43 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1250380

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Travel: Unemployment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps he has taken to prevent job losses in the travel industry.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	113675
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is actively monitoring the impact on jobs in the aviation sector from Covid-19 at the national and regional level, with support from other government Departments.</p><p> </p><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been available to businesses affected by COVID-19 to pay wages. On 5 November the Chancellor announced that workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now run until the end of March with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 18/11/2020 16:01:32 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1363166

	registered interest
	date	25/10/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Off-payroll Working
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the impact of IR35 changes on the number of drivers available to the haulage industry.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	62892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2021 answer text <p>The off-payroll working rules (IR35) are designed to ensure individuals working like employees but through their own limited or personal service company, pay broadly the same Income Tax and National Insurance contributions as those who are directly employed.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a new tax; the reform improves compliance with existing rules. Non-compliance with these rules was widespread and it is estimated that this would have cost the Exchequer £1.3 billion per year by 2023/24 if not addressed. The Government had delayed the introduction of the changes by a year to April 2021 in recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>We have no data on the impact on the number of HGV drivers.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 28/10/2021 14:48:44 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1385504

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	87885
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting the delivery of housing across the country, including in London, ensuring developments are supported by appropriate transport infrastructure as we build back better from this pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>The scale of the opportunity, and potential options, at Thamesmead &amp; Beckton Riverside is being explored. The Government and Homes England are working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to do this.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 09/12/2021 11:51:14 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1385505

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with Transport for London on extending the potential merits of extending the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	87886
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting the delivery of housing across the country, including in London, ensuring developments are supported by appropriate transport infrastructure as we build back better from this pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>Exploratory work to assess the scale of the opportunity and potential options at Thamesmead &amp; Beckton Riverside is underway, with the Government and Homes England working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 09/12/2021 11:53:07 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1385506

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport: Thamesmead
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the future transport capacity required in Thamesmead in order to support planned housing developments.
	tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
	tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
	uin	87887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting the delivery of housing across the country, including in London, ensuring developments are supported by appropriate transport infrastructure as we build back better from this pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and Homes England are working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to explore the scale of the opportunity, and potential options, at Thamesmead &amp; Beckton Riverside.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 09/12/2021 11:55:15 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare