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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Sanitation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, when she last discussed with Ministerial colleagues in the Department for Energy and Climate Change the effect of climate change on global access to water and sanitation facilities. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 13461 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-03more like thismore than 2015-11-03
answer text <p>Climate change is expected to reduce the availability of clean and safe water and sanitation facilities for the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the world. Through the International Climate Fund (ICF) the UK government is providing significant investment to help improve water security and support sustainable growth to reduce poverty. The ICF is jointly managed by DFID, the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Ministers from these departments have regular discussions on the UK government’s strategic approach to tackling climate change and poverty reduction.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-03T15:15:54.65Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-03T15:15:54.65Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
423824
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Sanitation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent steps she has taken to promote the importance of access to safe water and sanitation to improve climate change resilience. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 13460 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-03more like thismore than 2015-11-03
answer text <p>Through the International Climate Fund (ICF) the UK government is providing significant investment to help improve water security and support sustainable growth to reduce poverty.</p><br /><p>For example, a UK-funded programme in South Asia is enabling seven countries to manage their shared water resources more effectively and to reduce the risk of conflict. This will help improve the lives of the 700 million people living beside the great Himalayan Rivers of the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra.</p><br /><p>Last month the Prime Minister announced that UK climate funding will increase by at least 50% over the next five years. The UK also reaffirmed its commitment to achieve a 50:50 balance between adaptation and mitigation spend over this period.</p><br /> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-03T15:12:34.52Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-03T15:12:34.52Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
1177316
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Pedestrian Crossings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of guidelines for the provision of pedestrian crossings. more like this
tabling member constituency South Leicestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Alberto Costa more like this
uin 14732 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-17more like thismore than 2020-02-17
answer text <p>Provision of pedestrian crossings is a matter for local traffic authorities. In December 2019 the Department published updated guidance on pedestrian crossing assessment and design, in Chapter 6 of the Traffic Signs Manual. It is available to download from</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-17T14:14:40.663Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-17T14:14:40.663Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4439
label Biography information for Alberto Costa more like this
1177736
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Bus Lanes: Ambulance Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward a nationwide exemption to permit ambulances to use bus lanes. more like this
tabling member constituency Cheltenham more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Chalk more like this
uin 690 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-17more like thismore than 2020-02-17
answer text <p>The Department has made no such assessment.</p><p> </p><p>Ambulances on emergency business are already generally allowed to use bus lanes through an exemption in the underlying Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) which creates a bus lane. Local authorities can extend this to ambulances on non-emergency business if they wish, but will need to consider whether the vehicles are easily identifiable for enforcement purposes, and the impact on the operation of the lane for buses.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are best placed to judge how best to operate bus lanes on their road networks. Bus lanes are provided to give buses priority over other traffic, particularly at congested times of day, and to provide bus passengers with a more reliable service. Allowing more vehicle types to use a bus lane may start to erode this priority.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-17T15:35:39.867Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-17T15:35:39.867Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4481
label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
429417
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-11-19more like thismore than 2015-11-19
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will introduce multi-year funding for child protection programmes in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member constituency Stockton North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Cunningham more like this
uin 16959 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-26more like thismore than 2015-11-26
answer text <p>Since 2013, DFID has committed £58 million to address the needs of Central Africans, Central African children and of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR). This funding has enabled agencies to support children who have been separated from their families, to provide services for girls and boys who have suffered sexual and gender-based violence, to reduce malnutrition, and give children access to education and training. DFID monitors needs in CAR and reviews regularly the strategy and level of support it provides. DFID are currently considering options for programming in CAR after the end of our current programme, which runs until March 2016.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-26T17:05:40.287Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-26T17:05:40.287Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4122
label Biography information for Alex Cunningham more like this
1177427
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Public Transport: Storms more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of Storm Ciara on public transport in (a) Nottingham and (b) the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Norris more like this
uin 14789 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answer text <p>Storm Ciara impacted all modes of transport, both in Nottingham and across the UK, and I extend my sympathies to all those affected. Operators and highway authorities implemented contingency arrangements and resumed services as quickly and safely as possible, whilst keeping the travelling public informed.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-13T15:42:28.933Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-13T15:42:28.933Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4641
label Biography information for Alex Norris more like this
1176794
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-06more like thismore than 2020-02-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cycling: Urban Areas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to encourage local authorities to promote cycling in towns and cities in England. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Sobel more like this
uin 13572 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-14more like thismore than 2020-02-14
answer text <p>The first Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy - Report to Parliament published on the 7<sup>th</sup> February 2020 provides full details of the steps the Department is taking to promote cycling and walking. This includes details of the £2.4 billion which is being invested in cycling and walking over the five years to 2020/21 through the statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. Funding has been provided for provision of safe and direct cycling and walking networks, cycle training and a range of behaviour change and modeshift activities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-14T14:51:15.96Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-14T14:51:15.96Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4658
label Biography information for Alex Sobel more like this
1176795
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-06more like thismore than 2020-02-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Urban Areas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to discourage the use of cars in major urban areas. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Sobel more like this
uin 13573 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-14more like thismore than 2020-02-14
answer text <p>Local Highway Authorities are responsible for the maintenance and management of the local road network within their areas and this includes measures to help reduce road congestion. It is the for the Leaders and Mayors of local and Combined Authorities to decide how best to manage the relative mix of traffic in their cities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is tackling congestion across England through investment in roads, public transport and active travel. The £2.5bn Transforming Cities Fund is empowering 18 city regions to deliver improvements to commuter connectivity which will provide faster, more reliable transport links such as new light rail, bus or cycling infrastructure. The Government has also recently announced a further £5bn of investment in buses and cycling across England.</p><p>Through the National Roads Fund, the Government is providing £28.8bn which will fund vital improvements on the Strategic Road Network and on the Major Roads Network.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to decarbonisation of transport and is consulting on bringing forward the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also supporting areas that have identified Clean Air Zones as a means of reducing Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) to legal levels by charging older, dirtier vehicles for entering an area.</p>
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-14T14:25:23.147Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-14T14:25:23.147Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4658
label Biography information for Alex Sobel more like this
1176801
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-06more like thismore than 2020-02-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Buses: Hydrogen more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to promote the use of hydrogen buses to private bus companies. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Sobel more like this
uin 13578 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-14more like thismore than 2020-02-14
answer text <p>Since 2010 the Government has invested around £150 million towards new cleaner buses.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has supported the use of a range of low carbon bus technologies, including hydrogen, through funds including the Low Emission and Ultra Low Emission Bus Schemes. These schemes have provided funding for the purchase of 62 hydrogen buses.</p><p> </p><p>We have also announced a review of bus funding and an upcoming National Bus Strategy, which will consider how to support the uptake of low carbon bus technologies.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-14T14:48:51.177Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-14T14:48:51.177Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4658
label Biography information for Alex Sobel more like this
1177322
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to provide exemptions to specialist automotive sectors from the proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles in 2035. more like this
tabling member constituency Vale of Glamorgan more like this
tabling member printed
Alun Cairns more like this
uin 14676 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answer text <p>The Prime Minister announced last week that we are consulting on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible, as well as including hybrids for the first time. We are consulting on the Committee on Climate Change recommendation that any new vehicles sold after the phase out date must be zero emission at the tailpipe. We understand the concerns of low volume manufacturers and we will be engaging with stakeholders on a package of support allowing us to seize the opportunities and lead the world in the shift to zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>As part of this consultation, we are asking what the accompanying package of support will need to be to enable the transition and minimise the impacts on businesses and consumers across the UK, building on the significant demand and supply side measures already in place. The Government will continue to work with all sectors of industry to accelerate the rollout of zero emission vehicles - helping to deliver new green jobs in the UK.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-13T15:15:25.343Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-13T15:15:25.343Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this