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1727982

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) driving lessons, and (2) driving tests, are (a) available, and (b) affordable.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
	uin	HL906
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards.</p><p> </p><p>As of 9 September 2024, there were 556,774 car practical driving tests booked, and 91,059 driving tests available within the 24-week booking window.</p><p> </p><p>Measures already in place to reduce waiting times for customers at driving test centres. These include the recruitment of driving examiners, conducting tests outside of regular hours, including at weekends and on public holidays, and buying back annual leave from driving examiners. The Secretary of State for Transport has met with the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to discuss solutions to barriers to obtaining a driving test.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA also continues to deploy examiners from areas with lower waiting times into those centres with longer waiting times. This is in addition to the DVSA recruiting additional examiners across the country into areas where waiting times are highest.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The DVSA does not employ driving instructors so has no control over what they charge for their services, including lessons.</p><p> </p><p>Driving test fees are set in legislation.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 12:06:29 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1727922

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Ferries: Solent
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of competition on cross-Solent ferry routes to and from the Isle of Wight in delivering fair consumer pricing.
	tabling member printed	Lord Sharkey
	uin	HL857
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>Assessments regarding the effectiveness of competition on cross-Solent ferry services are a matter for the Competition and Markets Authority, which is independent of the Government. Decisions on which markets to investigate sit with its board.</p><p> </p><p>The Department continues to engage directly with key stakeholders, including Islanders and ferry companies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 20/09/2024 11:25:46 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4196 label Biography information for Lord Sharkey

1727461

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the current state of the global crude oil fleet, and (2) the number of vessels that have 'gone dark' since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Ladyton
	uin	HL738
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Transport holds data on the number and type of vessels within the world fleet, and as of 31 December 2023 there were 15,700 chemical and oil tankers in the world fleet with a total deadweight tonnage of 714 million tonnes.</p><p> </p><p>The Government are aware of 'going dark' activities conducted by vessels since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, it is not possible to ascertain the exact figure of 'dark vessels' or 'dark periods', as while they can be due to deceptive practices, they may also be for safety reasons in high-risk areas or arise from technical issues and GPS jamming. The Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC) have established a (Russian) Maritime Sanctions Assessment Team focusing on the movements of oil tankers that are assessed to be associated with the movement of Russian oil.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 12:04:38 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	620 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Ladyton

1727491

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Sheffield Station: Tickets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, if any, with train operating companies regarding the practice of conducting ticket checks at the footbridge of Sheffield railway station, which is a public right of way.
	tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
	uin	HL768
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Deploying revenue protection staff to deter ticketless travel, and doing so in a reasonable and efficient manner, is a matter for train operating companies.</p><p>Revenue protection offers passengers an additional level of safety and security whilst travelling on the rail network.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 11:28:09 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1727492

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to amend the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Seccombe
	uin	HL769
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The government does not have any current plans to amend the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 11:21:03 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	2097 label Biography information for Baroness Seccombe

1727194

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Concessions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to extend the £2 bus fare cap beyond 31 December 2024.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kempsell
	uin	HL713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities and we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The Department for Transport is looking at the future of the £2 fare cap as a matter of urgency, and is considering the most appropriate and affordable approach for the future of the scheme.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 17/09/2024 14:40:24 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4988 label Biography information for Lord Kempsell

1726474

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Oxford Station: Access
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Network Rail concerning the impact on (1) local businesses, (2) older people, (3) disabled people, and (4) pregnant people, of the extended closure of Botley Road as part of the redevelopment of Oxford's rail station; and whether they intend to make resources available to Network Rail to mitigate that impact.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL590
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>I wrote to you on 2 September and explained that Network Rail and Great Western Railway are executing a plan to mitigate the impacts of the closure of Botley Road on station users, the wider public and businesses during the current closure of Botley Road. Work is under way to provide additional support for persons with reduced mobility as well as improvements to wayfinding, lighting and access to the station. Network Rail is working to produce a plan to complete the works and re-open the road. When this has been finalised I propose to meet with stakeholders to discuss it.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 15:49:08 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1726475

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bridges: Oxford
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the performance of Network Rail in replacing the Oxford railway bridge which has involved closing the main road (A420) into the city centre for the past 16 months and postponing the reopening indefinitely.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL591
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Network Rail has not undertaken an assessment of the impacts and social costs resulting from the continuing closure of the A420 (Botley Road) to deliver the Oxford station improvements. Network Rail is working to produce a plan to complete the works and re-open the road. When this has been finalised I propose to meet with stakeholders to discuss it. I wrote to you on 2 September and explained that Network Rail and Great Western Railway are executing a plan to mitigate the impacts of the road closure on those accessing the station and city centre, including persons with restricted mobility. I expect Network Rail to continue to promote Oxford as being open for business throughout this critical and challenging phase.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL592 question first answered 16/09/2024 15:48:36 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1726476

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Oxford
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic and social cost to Oxford of the closure of the A420 into the city; and what steps they plan to take, if any, to ensure that Network Rail is held accountable for the impact of the long-term closure of the road.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
	uin	HL592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Network Rail has not undertaken an assessment of the impacts and social costs resulting from the continuing closure of the A420 (Botley Road) to deliver the Oxford station improvements. Network Rail is working to produce a plan to complete the works and re-open the road. When this has been finalised I propose to meet with stakeholders to discuss it. I wrote to you on 2 September and explained that Network Rail and Great Western Railway are executing a plan to mitigate the impacts of the road closure on those accessing the station and city centre, including persons with restricted mobility. I expect Network Rail to continue to promote Oxford as being open for business throughout this critical and challenging phase.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL591 question first answered 16/09/2024 15:48:36 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

1726517

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: North of England
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what funding they are making available for the development of Northern Powerhouse Rail between now and April 2025; and how many staff are currently engaged on this project.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	uin	HL571
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Northern Powerhouse Rail accounting officer assessment summary published on 30 July set out that £54m has been budgeted for development work on the scheme in 2024/25. Expenditure of a further £34m is anticipated on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill, excluding purchase costs for land and property.</p><p></p><p>There are around 40 full-time equivalent officials in the Department for Transport working on Northern Powerhouse Rail. This is reflective of the current stage of development and proposals. The Department for Transport is supported in its development of Northern Powerhouse Rail by Network Rail, HS2 Ltd and Transport for the North.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 15:24:46 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley