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1718637

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
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 improve road safety.
tabling member constituency	Horsham
tabling member printed	Sir Jeremy Quin
uin	902851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>Although by global standards, roads in the UK are very safe, every road death and injury is a tragedy for the families involved and we are working on a number of measures to keep our roads and road users safe. This Government has updated The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses, tightened up the law to target the most dangerous drivers and closed the loophole in the offence of driving while using a mobile.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 16/05/2024 12:44:14 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin

1718638

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve rail services.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	902853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>We are delivering a simpler and better railway. In advance of legislation to establish Great British Railways, we have reorganised the Department of Transport with the creation of an integrated Rail Services Group. This group brings together most of the Passenger Services Group and the Rail Infrastructure Group. This single team, focussed on the day-to-day operational performance of the railway, will pave the way to an integrated rail body.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 16/05/2024 12:49:20 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1718639

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will have discussions with representatives of the insurance industry on regional variations in average car insurance costs.
tabling member constituency	Bradford South
tabling member printed	Judith Cummins
uin	902854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>Individual motor insurers are responsible for setting premiums and the terms and conditions of their policies, and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Department is aware that motor insurance costs have been increasing. The Minister for Roads and the Economic Secretary to the Treasury met with representatives of the insurance industry on the 13th of May to discuss this matter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 16/05/2024 12:46:52 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4391 label Biography information for Judith Cummins

1718640

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his timeline is for reviewing the business case for strengthening works on Hammersmith Bridge.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	902856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>Given the complexity of the Strengthening works and the rising projected costs, Ministers are considering next steps and will make a final decision on the business case in due course.</p><p>In the meantime, my Department is continuing to work productively with both the Borough and Transport for London to ensure the eventual reopening of Hammersmith Bridge to all users, subject to cost.</p><p>The Government recognises the frustration Londoners feel due to the ongoing closure of Hammersmith Bridge, which is why we’ve provided almost £13m towards repairing and stabilising the structure, and recently announced almost £3m for a new temporary cycle way.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 16/05/2024 12:53:10 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1586268

registered interest
date	17/02/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Scottish Government or (b) Scottish agencies on the upgrade of the A1 Northumberland into Scotland.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	147151
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government is considering the recommendation in Lord Peter Hendy's independent Union Connectivity Review for an assessment of the East Coast road and rail transport corridor alongside existing projects and the major upgrade of the East Coast Main Line included in the Integrated Rail Plan. Ministers and officials maintain regular dialogue with the Scottish Government on a wide range of issues including Lord Hendy’s recommendations and the upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman grouped question UIN 147150 147152 question first answered 22/02/2023 11:02:22 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1463812

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	A1 (M): Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the southbound carriageway of the A1 between Newark and Grantham is schedule to be resurfaced; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	3479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>The southbound carriageway from Newark to Gonerby Moor is due to be resurfaced in late 2023/24, National Highways are currently developing a programme to resurface the remaining sections once this work has been completed. In recent inspections, National Highways identified a need for a series of patching works between Newark and Grantham and an emergency scheme is due to start in this area in the coming weeks.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 23/05/2022 10:22:24 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1565652

registered interest
date	10/01/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1 (M): Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the southbound carriage of the A1M near junction 5 to be resurfaced and the potholes and current rough road surface to be addressed.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	119925
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>National Highways’ inspectors carry out weekly safety inspections of the A1(M). Recent weekly inspections identified two safety critical defects in the area on 19 December 2022 and 28 December 2022 and both have been made safe.</p><p> </p><p>Currently a resurfacing scheme for lanes one and two of the southbound A1(M) between junctions 6-5 is planned for the financial year 2024/25.</p><p> </p><p>Where safety critical defects, including potholes, are identified, they are made safe within 24 hours and a permanent repair is made within 28 days.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 16/01/2023 14:04:32 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1606349

registered interest
date	22/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1 (M): Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the A1M was last inspected for potholes and surface defects between junctions 8 and 10; and when that stretch of motorway is next scheduled for surface maintenance.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	171357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>Safety inspections of the A1(M) between junctions 8 and 10 are carried out by National Highways on a weekly basis. Its last inspection was carried out on 21 March 2023 with the next due to take place on 28 March 2023.</p><p>National Highways plan to conduct minor surface repairs along this section of the A1(M) before the end of April.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 27/03/2023 09:52:04 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1612460

registered interest
date	19/04/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1 (M): Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the A1M motorway northbound carriageway to be resurfaced; and what plans he has to remove potholes between junctions 1 and 2 of that motorway.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	181750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2023 answer text <p>There is a programme of resurfacing on the A1(M) as follows:</p><p><strong>A1(M) J1 – J6</strong></p><p>A1(M) J1-J2 – Minor repairs were completed mid-April, with further enhanced inspections beginning week commencing 24 April 2023. Larger scale resurfacing will be undertaken dependent on inspection outcome.</p><p><strong>A1(M) J14-J17</strong></p><p>NH have plans to undertake some resurfacing of the A1M northbound between J15 to J16 lane 1. Works are expected to be completed around August/September 2023</p><p><strong>A1(M) J8 – J10</strong></p><p>National Highways has plans to carry out minor surface repairs before the end of April. No plans for larger-scale resurfacing until the next roads investment period, 2025-2030.</p><p><strong>A1(M) J52 – J53</strong></p><p>Reprofiling Scheme starting 05/06/2023</p><p><strong>A1(M) J60 – J61 </strong></p><p>Climbing Lanes patching scheme work starting 18/09/2023</p><p><strong>A1(M) J61 – J62</strong></p><p>Hard Shoulder patching scheme work starting 30/10/2023</p><p> </p><p>This carriageway is inspected on a weekly basis and 10 potholes were repaired overnight on 18 and 19 April 2023 at <strong>J1 – J2</strong>. National Highways will be conducting enhanced inspections during the week commencing 24 April 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 24/04/2023 11:23:58 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

1682879

registered interest
date	17/01/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1 (M): Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Highways England on (a) potholes and (b) defects on the southbound carriageway north of junction 7 of the A1 (M); and when this stretch of carriageway will be repaired and resurfaced.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	10024
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2024 answer text <p>Departmental officials have regular dialogue with National Highways about maintenance on the Strategic Road Network. In the last 3 months, National Highways (NH) has carried out repairs and addressed defects on the A1(M) southbound approach to junction 7.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways has a comprehensive road inspection and maintenance programme to maintain safe roads and to reduce the potential for potholes and other surface defects.</p><p> </p><p>Further work will be done between 12 and 16 February. Subsequently, NH has plans to carry out further permanent road surface patch repairs within a 2km stretch of the A1(M) southbound approach to junction 7.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 22/01/2024 13:51:48 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight