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1132075

	registered interest
	date	13/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Abellio Greater Anglia: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent (a) discussions and (b) meetings his Department has held with Abellio on adjustments to the Central London Employment Mechanism provision within the Greater Anglia rail franchise; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	264419
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2019 answer text <p>Ongoing discussions between the Department and franchisees on the operation of the franchise agreement is vital for ensuring that the contract is effectively managed. Abellio and Greater Anglia have made representation to Ministers and officials in relation to the Central London Employment mechanism. The terms of the Franchise Agreement have been applied.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/06/2019 09:23:06 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1111248

	registered interest
	date	10/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Abellio Group
	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 effect on the competitiveness of rail services in the Midlands of Abellio operating services in the West Midlands and throughout the East Midlands.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	243471
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>Issues relating to market competition arising from any franchise award are a matter for the winning bidder and the Competition and Markets Authority.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 23/04/2019 16:53:36 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1111249

	registered interest
	date	10/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Abellio Group
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what contingency planning his Department has undertaken in the event of change in ownership of Abellio Transport Holdings Limited.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	243472
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The Franchise Agreement contains change of control provisions. Any potential change in ownership of a transport group holding a franchise would be assessed at the time.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 23/04/2019 16:55:32 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1124328

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Abellio Group and Arriva
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 April 2019 to Question 243472 on Abellio Group, what assurances his Department has received from owning groups (a) Abellio and (b) Arriva that any sale of their UK government rail contracts will ensure future owners have the capacity to honour all commitments including parent company guarantees and performance bonds.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	250026
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The ‘Change of Control’ provisions in the Franchise Agreement give the Secretary of State unlimited right to reject any sale of a franchise such as those owned by Abellio and Arriva. In deciding whether to approve such a sale, the Secretary of State would consider the arrangements in place for securing the same or improved parent company guarantees and performance bond arrangements as currently exist. This consideration would include the financial standing of the new owning group and other elements of their capacity to honour existing commitments.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 13/05/2019 15:04:19 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1132947

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Arlesey Station
	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 tackle the practice of stop-skipping on the Great Northern line at Arlesey.
	tabling member constituency	North East Bedfordshire
	tabling member printed	Alistair Burt
	uin	266106
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>Omitting scheduled station stops (‘skip-stopping’) is used in exceptional circumstances where there is disruption to restore the service to schedule for the peaks as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>We expect the operator to make the correct operational decisions which balance the needs of passengers who are inconvenienced by taking stops out of service against the wider advantage to passengers of getting services back on schedule as soon as possible. Operators are expected to communicate this to passengers in good time where possible, and to provide affected passengers with advice on the alternative options to complete their journey.</p><p> </p><p>Officials meet regularly with GTR to discuss performance and the operator has confirmed that it tries to protect stations like Arlesey where there are no alternative modes of transport. Where trains do miss these stations GTR has a procedure to try and ensure that the next fast service does call there.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 24/06/2019 14:12:55 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt

1059772

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bexleyheath Line: Landslips
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what explanation he has received from Network Rail for the recent landslip on the Bexleyheath railway line; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) works are completed quickly and (b) disruption to passengers is minimised.
	tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
	tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
	uin	220109
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>Network Rail have advised the Department about the extent and causes of the landslip on the Bexley Heath railway line which took place on Monday 11 February. Network Rail have reinstated services along this line and are also carrying out geotechnical surveys to understand why the landslip occurred. To help prevent further landslips in this area, Network Rail have installed remote sensors and cameras which send regular information (including pictures and videos) about the condition of the cutting. Network Rail plan to carry out more intensive remediation work at this site in Control Period 6 (from 2019/20).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 18/02/2019 16:30:00 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1127775

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February to Question 218834, what progress has been made in revising the statutory regulations on the Blue Badge scheme; and what the timetable is for publishing the associated guidance.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	257058
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/05/2019 answer text <p>On 30th April, the Department for Transport laid The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019 No. 891). The changes being introduced under the expanded Blue Badge eligibility criteria for non-physical disabilities will come into force on 30th August 2019. <br> <br> The Department for Transport is currently finalising the guidance necessary for local authorities to assess the new types of applications, which it plans to publish shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 28/05/2019 11:19:44 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1125263

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bramley Station: CCTV
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make representations to Northern Rail to install CCTV equipment at Bramley Station in Leeds in response to reports of increased criminal activity around that station.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	252020
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>There is a CCTV camera already installed at Bramley station which now covers the cycle storage, the approach and the car park.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 13/05/2019 13:31:15 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1022818

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Brighton Main Line: Fares
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 October 2018 to Question 178358 on London-Brighton Railway Line: Fares, what progress his Department has made on simplifying the fare structure for rail services on the Brighton main line.
	tabling member constituency	Hove
	tabling member printed	Peter Kyle
	uin	200662
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2018 answer text <p>The Department remains committed to developing and considering options to simplify the Brighton Main Line fares structure, and work is ongoing.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 13/12/2018 14:52:15 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4505 label Biography information for Peter Kyle

1059017

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police
	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 adequacy of the level of funding provided by the train operating companies' contribution to the British Transport Police in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	219303
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is responsible for ensuring that the necessary funding is available to support the delivery of the British Transport Police’s Policing Plan. The BTPA sets the level of charges to support the cost of policing the network. The British Transport Police Fund Annual Report and Accounts, which is published by the BTPA, includes details about the Force’s financial performance. The most recent version, covering the 12 months to 31 March 2018, is available at <a href="https://btpa.police.uk/livesite/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9053_BTPA_Annual_Report_18.pdf" target="_blank">https://btpa.police.uk/livesite/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9053_BTPA_Annual_Report_18.pdf</a>.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 19/02/2019 12:27:13 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1059018

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of support for passengers provided by the British Transport Police (a) at train stations and (b) on trains in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	219304
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is responsible for ensuring an effective and efficient police force for the railway, including its passengers and staff. The British Transport Police Fund Annual Report and Accounts, which is published by the BTPA, includes details about the Force’s operational performance. The most recent version, covering the 12 months to 31 March 2018, is available at <a href="https://btpa.police.uk/livesite/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9053_BTPA_Annual_Report_18.pdf" target="_blank">https://btpa.police.uk/livesite/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9053_BTPA_Annual_Report_18.pdf</a>. In addition, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire &amp; Rescue Services (HMICFRS) independently assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of police forces including the BTP. HMICFRS published a report in 2018 about the effectiveness of the BTP which emphasised its effectiveness in policing the railway environment, concluding that it compares favourably with the best performing Home Office forces at keeping people safe and reducing crime. A copy of the report is available at <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722680/peel-police-effectiveness-2017-btp.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722680/peel-police-effectiveness-2017-btp.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 19/02/2019 14:05:09 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1126247

	registered interest
	date	13/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many British Transport Police officers there have been on the Transport for London network in each of the last five years; and how many of those officers are planned to work on the Transport for London network in (a) 2019 and (b) each of the next three years.
	tabling member constituency	Chelsea and Fulham
	tabling member printed	Greg Hands
	uin	253534
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2019 answer text <p>The table below shows the budgeted number of British Transport Police (BTP) police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) funded by TfL for the TfL network. BTP reimburse TfL with funding for vacant posts throughout the year.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Police Officer budgeted TfL establishment</p></td><td><p>PCSO budgeted TfL establishment</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>775</p></td><td><p>141</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>813</p></td><td><p>128</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>808</p></td><td><p>126</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p>760</p></td><td><p>100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>759.5</p></td><td><p>100</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The above data is at 1 April of each year. The data for the current year is subject to review.</p><p> </p><p>The policing resource for future years is subject to negotiation between TfL, BTP and the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/05/2019 12:45:39 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands

1052343

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police and British Transport Police Authority
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answers of 29 January to Questions 212324 and 212323 on British Transport Police, what the relationship between his Department and the (a) British Transport Police Authority and (b) operations of the British Transport Police is.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	215100
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>(a) The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is an independent Arm’s Length Body of this Department responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective police force for rail operators, rail staff and passengers. BTPA appoints the Chief Constable and senior officers, and is the employer of the BTP’s officers and staff. The Chair of the BTPA and its members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport.</p><p> </p><p>(b) British Transport Police (BTP) is operationally independent with responsibility for the deployment of its resources lying with the Chief Constable.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 05/02/2019 16:52:31 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1126244

	registered interest
	date	13/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what has been Transport for London's budget for the British Transport Police (a) each year since 2015 and (b) what that budget proposal is for (i) 2019-20, (ii) 2020-21 and (iii) 2021-22.
	tabling member constituency	Chelsea and Fulham
	tabling member printed	Greg Hands
	uin	253533
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2019 answer text <p>Transport for London’s budget for the British Transport Police is a matter for the Mayor of London to determine and the Department does not hold this data.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/05/2019 12:48:47 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands

1061101

	registered interest
	date	14/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police: Holiday Leave
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether officials in the British Transport Police have had annual leave scheduled for April 2019 cancelled.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	221552
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>No officials in BTP have had annual leave cancelled in April 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 19/02/2019 13:56:11 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1047806

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police: Lancashire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the financial contributions made by train operating companies running services across West Lancashire to the operations of British Transport Police (a) at stations on those lines and (b) on train service services running between Blackpool and Preston.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	212323
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>The level of financial contributions made by train operators is a matter for the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). Railway policing charges are levied by the BTPA using a cost allocation model based on a number of data inputs (including track mileage, crime levels, passenger numbers, number of stations) to determine each train operator’s annual contribution.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 29/01/2019 17:02:08 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1047807

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police: Lancashire
	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 British Transport Police on the level of their presence at Blackpool North and Preston stations at (a) peak commuting times, (b) stations from nine pm onwards in the evenings and (c) peak holiday season times on the lines between Blackpool and Preston stations over the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	212324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>Deployment of officers is a matter for the BTP’s Chief Constable. However, BTP manages its resources based on threat, risk and harm assessments.</p><p> </p><p>BTP works closely with its rail industry partners and regularly engages with them over matters such as the policing of railway stations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 29/01/2019 17:04:51 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1127937

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Channel Tunnel: Electric Cables
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations the UK Government has made to the Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission on regulatory approval for the installation of cabling for the Eleclink electricity interconnector between the UK and France.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	257131
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government is represented on both the Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) and the Channel Tunnel Safety Authority (CTSA). These groups meet several times each year and continue to work with Eleclink and Eurotunnel to progress consideration of this issue, following the suspension of consent for the project on safety grounds in October 2017.</p><p> </p><p>In the light of the UK Government’s active role in relation to both the IGC and CTSA, the Government has not made separate representations to the IGC on the ElecLink project.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 23/05/2019 15:05:49 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1038369

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cherwell Valley Line: Electrification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September to Question 167383 on Cherwell Valley Railway Line: Electrification, when he expects the publication of the timetable for a decision to be made on the future electrification of the railway line between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	206853
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2019 answer text <p>The scheme referred to is currently under consideration as part of Network Rail’s Control Period 6 portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>As the National Audit Office have said, it is right to continually assess the investment decisions in our programme of railway upgrades, to deliver passenger benefits in the best way possible and give both passengers and taxpayers maximum value.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 17/01/2019 14:57:54 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1078674

	registered interest
	date	27/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cherwell Valley Line: Electrification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2019 to Question 206853 on Cherwell Valley Railway Line: Electrification, for what reasons that answer did not specify when he expects the publication of the timetable for a decision to be made on the future electrification of the railway line between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	226739
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>A decision on the electrification of the railway line between Oxford and Didcot Parkway will be made at an appropriate time.</p><p>The case for funding enhancements in Control Period 6, covering the period from April 2019 to 2024, will be subject to the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline process.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 04/03/2019 17:23:10 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1041642

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Chiltern Line: Rolling Stock
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has received representations on noise and disturbance as a result of the decision by Chiltern Railway to use Wrexham diesel express buggies trains on the Marylebone to South Ruislip line; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	208746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>No representations have been made to the Department for Transport on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 22/01/2019 17:02:23 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1020477

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Colne-Skipton Railway Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to publish the feasibility study into the restoration of the Skipton to Colne railway link.
	tabling member constituency	Keighley
	tabling member printed	John Grogan
	uin	199292
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The feasibility study into the reinstatement of the Skipton-Colne rail link as part of a route for passengers and freight has only very recently been completed. The Government is considering next steps and expects to make an announcement shortly.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 10/12/2018 14:44:32 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	382 label Biography information for John Grogan

1092762

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Colne-Skipton Railway Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on (a) scoping and (b) commissioning further feasibility work on whether the restoration of the Skipton to Colne link would generate enough freight and passenger traffic to be affordable.
	tabling member constituency	Keighley
	tabling member printed	John Grogan
	uin	235280
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>Work is currently progressing and we expect to receive the results later this year to inform a decision as to whether the scheme should go to the next stage ‘develop’ of the Government’s Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.</p><p>We are working closely with Transport for the North to assess the proposed scheme and to ensure that it can be affordable, will attract sufficient traffic, and is part of the right long-term solution for the cross Transpennine rail traffic.</p><p>This is part of our new approach to rail enhancements to ensure we address the needs of passengers and freight, and that funding commitments appropriately reflect the stage of development of schemes.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/03/2019 11:23:40 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	382 label Biography information for John Grogan

1124538

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Colne-Skipton Railway Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish the initial feasibility study into the reopening the Skipton to Colne rail link.
	tabling member constituency	Keighley
	tabling member printed	John Grogan
	uin	250427
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>Feasibility work is still in progress. We are now pressing on with further work to make sure that the proposed scheme can be made affordable, will attract sufficient traffic, and is part of the right long-term solution for all Trans-Pennine rail traffic. We will publish when these important issues have been explored and we understand the full picture.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 09/05/2019 10:14:36 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	382 label Biography information for John Grogan

1016469

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crewe-Derby Railway Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of providing additional signalling staff to enable the earlier running of Sunday services between Derby and Crewe.
	tabling member constituency	Burton
	tabling member printed	Andrew Griffiths
	uin	196887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2018 answer text <p>The cost of providing additional signalling staff to enable earlier services to operate on Sundays between Derby and Crewe in the next East Midlands franchise is estimated to cost approximately £53,000 per annum. This cost was supplied by Network Rail prior to the ITT for the franchise being issued.</p><p> </p><p>Delivering earlier services on this route on Sundays was a clear stakeholder aspiration raised during the public consultation for the franchise. Delivering this commitment will create wider economic benefits through enhanced rail services allowing greater access to jobs, leisure activities and shopping in the region.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 03/12/2018 15:13:58 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	3936 label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths

1059954

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the oral contribution of 10 January 2019, Official Report, column 526, whether he has had further discussions with the cross county train operator on increasing capacity on trains between Leeds and Birmingham.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	220083
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department is currently looking at all options for the successor to the Cross Country franchise. Officials are also in regular discussions with the current operator, Arriva Cross Country, about potential ways of increasing capacity on the busiest routes as a priority as suitable rolling stock becomes available in the market.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 18/02/2019 13:32:51 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1126513

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Line: Bicycles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to increase the (a) level of storage and (b) access to storage for bikes on trains at all stops on the route between Birmingham and Bristol.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	254105
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2019 answer text <p>The Department encourages the train operators and Network Rail to continue to increase provision for bike storage at stations where there is demand to do so. Provision for carriage for bikes on trains is a matter for the train operators to balance against the other demands on space - for example for passenger seating, luggage and universally accessible facilities.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 20/05/2019 15:09:27 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1010383

	registered interest
	date	19/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Line: Overcrowding
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had discussions with the Cross Country train-operating company on overcrowding on its services; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	East Lothian
	tabling member printed	Martin Whitfield
	uin	192928
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2018 answer text <p>My officials meet regularly with Cross Country to discuss a range of issues including crowding on trains. Currently, there is no suitable rolling stock available that could be used on this franchise to alleviate the services which suffer overcrowding. We are, however, working with Cross Country to see what other opportunities might exist to reduce overcrowding.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 23/11/2018 12:18:09 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4626 label Biography information for Martin Whitfield

1002557

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Rail Franchise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 1 November 2018 to Question 183468 on Cross Country Rail Franchise, when he plans to publish the timetable for each stage of the Cross country rail franchise process.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	188838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>The current Cross Country Franchise is due to expire in October 2019 with an option available of extending the current contract by one year to October 2020. We are currently reviewing options for the Cross Country Franchise and are therefore unable to make any comment as to what and when any decisions will be made.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/11/2018 13:58:08 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1011625

	registered interest
	date	21/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Rail Franchise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answers of 1 and 15 November 2018 to Questions 183468 and 188838 on Cross Country Rail franchise, what assessment he has made of the effect on levels of (a) overcrowding, (b) capacity and (c) congestion on that route of the Government's decision to review its options for the Cross Country franchise.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	194224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2018 answer text <p>Analysis, undertaken on the Cross Country network, has shown that from Mondays to Thursdays, Cross Country trains are extremely busy in the morning and evening peak. On Fridays, crowding on Cross Country trains starts from lunchtime onwards and, on some routes, extends into the late evening. In addition Cross Country has unique issues, in that it suffers from commuter traffic even though it is a long distance TOC which accounts for current pinch points.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is working with the franchisee to reduce overcrowding, increase capacity and ease congestion.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 29/11/2018 12:18:08 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1131791

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cross Country Rail Franchise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport,whether he has (a) agreed and (b) signed off a direct award or extension of the Cross Country rail franchise contract with Arriva; and who bears the pension risk in that contract.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	263890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Transport has not agreed a new Direct Award or signed off an extension of the existing Cross Country Direct Award contract with Arriva.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/06/2019 10:41:48 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1005873

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on confirming the final proposed route for Crossrail 2.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	190562
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>The Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review, chaired by Mike Gerrard, has provided interim recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport and Mayor of London this summer, including recommendations for further work to ensure the scheme taken forward is affordable. This further work is now being taken forward to inform the next steps for the project, including looking at route options, and to subsequently complete and finalise the Review.</p><p> </p><p>Following the additional work, we expect to publish the findings of the Gerrard Review in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/11/2018 11:36:30 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1055864

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish the interim recommendations of the Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review; and what his timeframe is for publishing the final recommendations of that review.
	tabling member constituency	Twickenham
	tabling member printed	Sir Vince Cable
	uin	217432
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>The Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review, chaired by Mike Gerrard, provided interim recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport and Mayor of London this summer. This included recommendations for further work to ensure the scheme taken forward is affordable. This further work is currently being taken forward to inform the next steps for the project and complete the Review.</p><p> </p><p>We intend to publish the Review’s findings in due course when we have fully completed the further work.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 11/02/2019 17:22:59 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	207 label Biography information for Sir Vince Cable

1134195

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will set out a timetable for a decision on the Crossrail 2 scheme’s future following TfL's submission of a revised Strategic Outline Business Case for Crossrail 2 taking in the recommendations of the Independent Affordability Review.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	268582
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The government is considering the recommendations of the Independent Affordability Review of Crossrail 2, and will consider the business case for the project and next steps at the Spending Review.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/06/2019 14:21:10 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1134196

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to review the safeguarding directions for Crossrail 2.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	268583
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport’s current position is to not update safeguarding directions for the proposed Crossrail 2 route before Government agrees to a route and the findings of the Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review are reflected. The Department keeps the need for safeguarding under constant review to ensure that the proposed route of Crossrail 2 can be protected in a cost-effective manner. The Department will consider the business case for Crossrail 2 and next steps at the Spending Review.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/06/2019 14:23:33 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1015577

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Mayor of London on delivering Crossrail on time.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	196201
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2018 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Mayor of London, covering a variety of subjects including Crossrail. Crossrail Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of TfL.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will continue to work with Transport for London (TfL) as Joint Sponsors to oversee Crossrail Limited’s delivery of the new railway as soon as possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 05/12/2018 11:00:36 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1029569

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the time frame is for the Elizabeth Line to be fully operational.
	tabling member constituency	Ilford South
	tabling member printed	Mike Gapes
	uin	204370
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>Crossrail Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, is currently working on a revised delivery plan. Crossrail Limited has committed to delivering the full Elizabeth line services as quickly as possible once the central tunnels have been completed, to provide a service that will carry up to 200 million passengers a year.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 14/01/2019 11:15:15 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	184 label Biography information for Mike Gapes

1029570

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate he has made of the total cost of Crossrail.
	tabling member constituency	Ilford South
	tabling member printed	Mike Gapes
	uin	204371
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>The anticipated final costs of the Crossrail project are yet to be confirmed. It is expected the project will be completed within the funding envelope of £17.6bn<strong>. </strong>The Department is working with Transport for London, for whom Crossrail Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 14/01/2019 14:08:21 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	184 label Biography information for Mike Gapes

1050478

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much compensation was paid to landowners and developers for delays in completing Crossrail in accordance with the contract timetable in (a) each compensation category and (b) total up to 31 December 2018; and what recent estimate he has made of the total compensation that will be paid to landowners and developers for the failure to deliver Crossrail in accordance with the contract timetable by the completion of the scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	213947
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>The payment of compensation is a matter for Crossrail Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, who conduct their affairs in accordance with the National Compensation Code.</p><p> </p><p>There have been no compensation payments paid to landowners and developers for delays in completing the Crossrail project to date. Where Crossrail Limited occupies land and worksites temporarily, it is exposed to the possibility of, as yet unquantifiable, additional compensation payments due to the occupation of sites being prolonged.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 04/02/2019 15:09:25 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1063711

	registered interest
	date	18/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to reduce the cost to the public purse of delays in the construction of Crossrail.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	uin	222812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>Crossrail Limited, the organisation responsible for delivering the project and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, are working to establish a robust delivery schedule and gain certainty regarding the final cost of the project.</p><p> </p><p>As announced in December, the Department is providing a loan of £1.3bn to the Greater London Authority and an additional loan facility of up to £750m to Transport for London to finance the remaining costs of the project. It is expected the project will be completed within the revised funding envelope of £17.6bn.</p><p> </p><p>With the financial package now in place, Crossrail Limited can focus on finishing construction and moving ahead with the testing ready for the introduction of passenger services as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/02/2019 16:55:28 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1122439

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has made to the (a) Mayor of London and (b) chair of Crossrail Ltd on additional delays to the opening of Crossrail.
	tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
	tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
	uin	246465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has regular discussions with Transport for London and Crossrail Limited regarding the Crossrail project.</p><p> </p><p>Crossrail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London, are currently working on a revised schedule for the opening of the Elizabeth line. Crossrail Limited have said that they expect to provide further detail on the revised schedule by the end of April 2019.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 29/04/2019 13:16:10 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1131784

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will set out his Departmental responsibilities as a joint sponsor of the Crossrail project.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	263885
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department and TfL are the joint sponsors of the Crossrail project. The Crossrail project sponsor role is underpinned by a Sponsors Agreement and the Project Development Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>Further details about the Department’s responsibilities as a co-Sponsor of the project are set out in the Department’s recent response to the Public Accounts Committee:</p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/public-accounts/Correspondence/2017-19/Letter-from-Bernadette-Kelly-to-Chair-in-response-to-report-'Crossrail-progress-review'-recommendation-6-190429.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/public-accounts/Correspondence/2017-19/Letter-from-Bernadette-Kelly-to-Chair-in-response-to-report-'Crossrail-progress-review'-recommendation-6-190429.pdf</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/06/2019 13:25:59 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

1133295

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	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 ensure that there are no further delays to the opening of Crossrail beyond March 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
	tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
	uin	266792
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>On 25 April 2019, Crossrail Ltd (CRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, announced that it had agreed a plan to complete the outstanding works and bring the Elizabeth line into passenger service at the earliest possible date.</p><p> </p><p>Given the risks and uncertainties remaining on the project, CRL has identified a six-month delivery window for opening of the central section with a midpoint at the end of 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The revised schedule will continue to be tested by CRL and the CRL Board through a thorough assurance process including close scrutiny from the Project Representative. The schedule will also be subject to challenge from both the Department and TfL as joint Sponsors.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/06/2019 13:01:07 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1133296

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line
	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 potential merits of extending Crossrail to Ebbsfleet.
	tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
	tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
	uin	266793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>At this crucial stage of the Crossrail project, it is essential that Government remains focused on the full delivery of the current agreed scheme as its priority.</p><p> </p><p>Government is supporting local partners to develop a business case for enhancing transport services between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently announced that they are providing £4.85 million to develop low-cost proposals, subject to suitable housing ambition.</p><p> </p><p>MHCLG have been clear that any transport enhancements would require a strong final business case with a detailed evidence base that demonstrates that the scheme would be technically feasible, offer value for money (including the identification of funding) and deliver ambitious new housing in the area.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/06/2019 12:51:42 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1055063

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Burnham
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the Crossrail station in Burnham to become operational.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	217035
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>Crossrail Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, is currently working on a revised delivery plan. Crossrail Limited has committed to delivering the full Elizabeth line services, including those to Burnham, as quickly as possible once the central tunnels have been completed, to provide a service that will carry up to 200 million passengers a year.</p><p> </p><p>Elizabeth line services will call at the existing station at Burnham which is currently, and will continue to be, served by Great Western Railway services.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 08/02/2019 13:18:47 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1052314

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Ebbsfleet
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made of the merits of extending Crossrail to Ebbsfleet.
	tabling member constituency	Sevenoaks
	tabling member printed	Sir Michael Fallon
	uin	215061
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>At this crucial stage of the Crossrail project, it is essential that Government remains focused on the full delivery of the current agreed scheme as its priority.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The promoters of the Crossrail to Ebbsfleet scheme have recently submitted a Strategic Outline Business Case to Government which is being considered. Any extension to the Elizabeth line would require a strong business case with a detailed evidence base that demonstrates the scheme would be both technically feasible and offer value for money, and also include the identification of funding.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 08/02/2019 13:37:16 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon

1054736

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Langley
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the Crossrail station in Langley to be operational.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	216403
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>Crossrail Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, is currently working on a revised delivery plan. Crossrail Limited has committed to delivering the full Elizabeth line services, including those to Langley, as quickly as possible once the central tunnels have been completed, to provide a service that will carry up to 200 million passengers a year.</p><p> </p><p>Elizabeth line services will call at the existing station at Langley which is currently, and will continue to be, served by Great Western Railway services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 11/02/2019 17:19:12 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1124960

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Railway Stations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding his Department allocated in Control Period 5 to the Crossrail station upgrade works at (a) West Ealing, (b) Ealing Broadway and (c) Acton Main Line.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	251349
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>All of the funding required is in place for the remaining work at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. The Department for Transport has regular discussions with Network Rail and Crossrail Limited regarding the Network Rail works. Network Rail closely monitors its finances through monthly reporting to Crossrail Limited.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 5, £16.6m of funding was allocated to the build elements of the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. Of this funding £16.6m has been spent.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 6, £64.4m of funding has been allocated to the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 251350 251351 251353 question first answered 15/05/2019 11:49:16 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1124961

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Railway Stations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of the funding allocated in Control Period 5 to the Crossrail upgrade works at (a) West Ealing, (b) Ealing Broadway and (c) Acton Main Line stations has been spent.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	251350
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>All of the funding required is in place for the remaining work at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. The Department for Transport has regular discussions with Network Rail and Crossrail Limited regarding the Network Rail works. Network Rail closely monitors its finances through monthly reporting to Crossrail Limited.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 5, £16.6m of funding was allocated to the build elements of the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. Of this funding £16.6m has been spent.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 6, £64.4m of funding has been allocated to the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 251349 251351 251353 question first answered 15/05/2019 11:49:16 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1124962

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Crossrail Line: Railway Stations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding has been allocated in Control Period 6 to the Crossrail station upgrade works at (a) West Ealing, (b) Ealing Broadway and (c) Acton Main Line.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	251351
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>All of the funding required is in place for the remaining work at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. The Department for Transport has regular discussions with Network Rail and Crossrail Limited regarding the Network Rail works. Network Rail closely monitors its finances through monthly reporting to Crossrail Limited.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 5, £16.6m of funding was allocated to the build elements of the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line. Of this funding £16.6m has been spent.</p><p> </p><p>In Control Period 6, £64.4m of funding has been allocated to the Crossrail station upgrade works at West Ealing, Ealing Broadway and Acton Main Line.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 251349 251350 251353 question first answered 15/05/2019 11:49:16 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq