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754878

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding the Government plans to allocate for network improvements north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline for Control Period 6.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6386
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>On July 30<sup>th</sup> this year the Government set out its High Level Output Specification (HLOS). This identifies the priorities for investment in the railway in the next five year Control Period from 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wishes to assure itself that the volumes and costs of operations and maintenance activity are reasonable and affordable in order to fulfil its statutory role to set a Statement of Funds Available (SoFA). Once this work has taken place, Government will confirm the SoFA in October 2017. There is also an emerging requirement to renew and significantly enhance Network Rail assets in Crewe and between there and Weaver Junction where Government is working with HS2 and Network Rail to produce an integrated solution.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that every part of Britain benefits from our investment in the railways. Improvements in rail services can be delivered by new trains and a range of infrastructure improvements. The Government keeps under close review what options will ensure the maximum value to taxpayers, passengers and freight users.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:40:01 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754881

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what network improvements are planned to take place north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline within what remains of Control Period 5.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6387
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>We are upgrading the West coast main line power supply to support an improved passenger service and to improve freight capacity.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:24:55 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754910

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2017 to Question 69958, if he will consult on the proposals that were contained in the Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	6802
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>With reference to the answer of 20 April 2017 to Question 69958, the Department plans to consult on revised Best Practice Guidance for local licensing authorities later this year, which will include strengthened recommendations relating to the provision of disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 10:59:45 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

754882

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department uses for the benchmark journey time from London to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6388
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The timetable for HS2 services is still being developed, and is subject to change.</p><p> </p><p>However, current benchmark journey times without HS2, and with the various phases of HS2, to Glasgow and Edinburgh can be found in the HS2 Phase 2 Strategic Case (July 2017) - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 6379 6389 6390 question first answered 08/09/2017 08:44:40 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754883

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the average journey time from London to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh after HS2 Phase 2a Midlands to Crewe opens.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6389
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The timetable for HS2 services is still being developed, and is subject to change.</p><p> </p><p>However, current benchmark journey times without HS2, and with the various phases of HS2, to Glasgow and Edinburgh can be found in the HS2 Phase 2 Strategic Case (July 2017) - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 6379 6388 6390 question first answered 08/09/2017 08:44:40 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754884

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the average journey time from London to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh after HS2 Phase 1 opens.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6390
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The timetable for HS2 services is still being developed, and is subject to change.</p><p> </p><p>However, current benchmark journey times without HS2, and with the various phases of HS2, to Glasgow and Edinburgh can be found in the HS2 Phase 2 Strategic Case (July 2017) - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 6379 6388 6389 question first answered 08/09/2017 08:44:40 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754903

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	RAF Northolt: Aviation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether RAF Northolt meets civilian aeronautical regulations for the commercial flights that operate from there.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	6540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>RAF Northolt is a Government aerodrome regulated by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).</p><p> </p><p>CAA Safety Notice <a href="https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetyNotice2015007..pdf" target="_blank">SN-2015/007</a> sets out the requirements for civil operators wishing to use Government aerodromes. Civil operators wishing to use RAF Northolt must satisfy themselves that the aerodrome is adequate in all respects for their use, obtain prior permission from the MoD, and familiarise themselves with the specific operating conditions outlined in the RAF Northolt aerodrome manual and the UK Aeronautical Information Publication.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 13:07:59 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

754894

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Public Transport: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 8 March 2017 to Question 67195, on public transport: disability, when his Department plans to publish the draft Accessibility Action Plan.
	tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
	tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
	uin	6594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The draft Accessibility Action Plan was published for consultation on Thursday 24 August, and will be open for comment until Wednesday 15 November 2017. It is available in alternative formats at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-transport-accessibility-action-plan" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-transport-accessibility-action-plan</a></p><p> </p><p>The draft Plan sets out the Government’s proposed strategy to address the gaps in existing provision of transport services which serve as a barrier to people with disabilities.</p><p> </p><p>We expect to publish a final Accessibility Action Plan in 2018, following consideration and analysis of the consultation responses.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:47:25 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

754879

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Luton Airport: Noise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received seeking reductions in levels of noise pollution from people living under Luton Airport's flight path.
	tabling member constituency	St Albans
	tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
	uin	6420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has received several representations from both members of the public and MPs about aircraft noise from Luton Airport. The government has also recently consulted on UK Airspace Policy and there were numerous consultation responses from individuals concerning Luton Airport. The government is considering these responses and will announce final policy decisions in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority is also due to launch a post-implementation review of recent flight path changes at Luton in September.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 13:54:17 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main

754900

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	London Underground: Overcrowding
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the level of passenger overcrowding on the London Underground.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	6599
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and it is for him to determine policy and monitor use on the London transport network.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/09/2017 09:11:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West