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1682993

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	High Speed 1 Line: Switzerland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has met with his Swiss counterparts regarding the proposed train link between London St. Pancras and Basel.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10043
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government fully supports the growth of international rail services and regularly engages with European partners to discuss the potential for new routes. In May 2023 the Secretary of State met his Swiss counterpart and discussed the potential for a future direct rail connection between the UK and Switzerland. My officials have subsequently met with and continue to work with Swiss counterparts to explore this further.</p><p> </p><p>The potential for any new international services is subject to commercial appetite. My officials stand ready to engage with any prospective new operators where there are credible commercial proposals for new services.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 25/01/2024 12:40:18 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403581

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis
	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 support black cab drivers.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	105402
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>The Government has provided support for the taxi and private hire vehicle sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of taxi and private hire vehicle drivers are self-employed and were therefore able to apply for grants through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) before the scheme closed on 30 September 2021. Over the history of the SEISS, £28.1 billion has been paid in grants in total (up to 28 October 2021) and 2.9 million individuals have received a grant.</p><p>The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) provides local councils with grant funding to support businesses that are severely impacted by Coronavirus and the rise of the Omicron variant, which are not eligible for other grant funding. Further information can be found here at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-youre-eligible-for-the-coronavirus-additional-restrictions-grant" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-youre-eligible-for-the-coronavirus-additional-restrictions-grant</a>.</p><p>While the ARG scheme remains in place to enable Local Authorities to deliver discretionary business support, we are encouraging Local Authorities to support those businesses that have been severely impacted by the spread of the Omicron variant. There is no restriction on the number of grants a business may receive, subject to subsidy limits.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 25/01/2022 09:28:58 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669052

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to increase the availability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for use by the logistics and warehousing sector.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government is working with fleets and industry bodies to understand the diverse charging requirements of fleets, including those used by the logistics and warehousing sector.</p><p> </p><p>Through its Workplace Charging Scheme, the Government offers support to small and medium sized business for the installation of chargepoints, with grants of up to £350 per socket. As of 1 July 2023, 46,172 workplace installations have benefited from this scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also working with industry stakeholders to develop a zero emission HGV and coach infrastructure strategy for publication in 2024. The strategy will set strategic direction and outline the roles and responsibilities of government and industry to deliver the refuelling and recharging infrastructure required to meet the end of sale dates for new non-zero emission HGVs.</p> answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire answering member printed Anthony Browne question first answered 17/11/2023 09:15:59 answering member 4801 label Biography information for Anthony Browne
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683657

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Public Transport: Automation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will take steps to provide funding for the (a) development and (b) implementation of driverless (i) underground trains, (ii) overground trains, (iii) metro systems and (iv) other public transport.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10603
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>Whilst there are a number of automated light railway systems in the UK, such as the Docklands Light Railway in London, the implementation of such systems have not been deployed on the main line network due to their complexity.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has no plans to provide specific funding for the development or implementation of driverless technology on existing light rail.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 25/01/2024 12:42:54 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1404470

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has taken steps to ensure that environmental impact assessments are conducted and published on works programmes to existing railways.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	107495
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations refer to two schedules that can require Environmental Impact Assessments to be carried out by Network Rail in relation to works programmes. Network Rail works with legal advisors to advise on its schemes which includes compliance to legislation such as the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations. An Environmental Impact Assessment must accompany any application for planning permission or a Transport and Works Act Order where one is required by legislation.</p><p>Applications for Transport and Works Act Order, including any associated Environmental Impact Assessments, are made publicly available on the GOV.UK website at <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.gov.uk*2Fgovernment*2Fcollections*2Ftwa-inspector-reports-and-decision-letters*232021-twa-decisions-and-applications&amp;data=04*7C01*7CRebecca.Harris*40networkrail.co.uk*7C43ac6f69ec5548de80ed08d9dc371f08*7Cc22cc3e15d7f4f4dbe03d5a158cc9409*7C0*7C0*7C637782951568870148*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&amp;sdata=v298drqP*2BO8Go23*2Fvj13xEwW3UpZd8EolA1n8MysyvM*3D&amp;reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!HEBAkwG3r5RD!q7NmH3AWqRZRrOJ4mIn3aAnQRmLp-8GwsokgUaYGB4BSCIIF1txP0GFo_S4QX2mdZylCOA$" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/twa-inspector-reports-and-decision-letters#2021-twa-decisions-and-applications</a>, as well as being available during formal consultations. Environmental Statements for schemes applying for planning permission from a local authority will be made available on the respective Local Planning Authority webpage, usually via the planning portal.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 27/01/2022 11:45:08 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

774088

	registered interest
	date	19/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to update legislation governing the taxi and private hire industry; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	108783
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>At the request of the Department for Transport, the Law Commission undertook a comprehensive review of taxi and private hire regulation in England and Wales.</p><p> </p><p>Since this report the sector has undergone profound and rapid change. At a Westminster Hall Debate on 5 July I announced the formation of a working group to consider any regulatory issues and remedies, including the Commission’s recommendations. The group will report in the New Year.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 24/10/2017 15:03:37 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1405181

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cars: Noise
	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 limit severe car noise disturbance.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	109195
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The Government takes the impact of traffic noise on health, wellbeing and the natural environment seriously. Vehicles are required to meet strict noise limits before being placed on the market and police have powers to act if they suspect a vehicle is making excessive amounts of noise.</p><p> </p><p>On 2 August, the Department published the results of research into enforcement against excessive noise pollution from vehicles using “acoustic cameras”. This research has shown that the technology has the potential to be used for enforcement, but that there are still difficulties in accurately measuring noise from individual vehicles in busier traffic conditions. There is an active research programme to address these challenges and, in the longer term, create new tools for enforcement.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 31/01/2022 14:45:05 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1684824

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Delivery Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to regulate the use of e-bicycles by commercial delivery drivers.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	11273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2024 answer text <p>E-bikes are already regulated in accordance with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983, as amended.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 31/01/2024 10:13:07 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1313401

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Noise
	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 the trial of acoustic cameras, to reduce excessive noise pollution from illegally modified cars.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	113
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2021 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department’s initial trial of a prototype acoustic camera has concluded. The outcome of the trial is currently being considered, including what further development would be required to enable the technology to be used for more targeted and efficient enforcement.</p><p> </p><p>The Government anticipates the results from the initial trial will be published in the summer following a re-phasing of the work due to pressures arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 19/05/2021 13:57:40 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1250289

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport for London: Uber Boat
	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 operating relationship between Transport for London and Uber Thames Clippers with regard to the potential competitive advantages compared with other scheduled Thames passenger boat operators.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	113503
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>The responsibility for transport in London, including passenger boat services on the River Thames, is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 18/11/2020 16:20:28 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell