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1728627

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Ford Motor Company: Engines
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the safety of Ford EcoBoost engines.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
	tabling member printed	Katie White
	uin	5169
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ford EcoBoost engine is a series of engines introduced around 14 years ago that covers a range of engine sizes and Ford vehicle models.</p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) investigates potential safety defects within the terms of the United Kingdom’s Code of Practice on Vehicle Safety Defects (the Code), which has the support of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (as amended). This has specific requirements as to what can and cannot be considered a safety defect and is clear on its requirement of evidence to support any conclusions made.</p><p>As the appointed regulating body, the DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit acts solely on the evidence available and will demand safety recall action by a manufacturer whenever the requirement to do so presents itself.</p><p>The DVSA regularly audits manufacturers to ensure that their policies and procedures fully meet with the expectations of the Code. This is demonstrated by recall action generally taken voluntarily by manufacturers and prior to DVSA formally mandating action.</p><p>The DVSA continues to review all reported cases and investigates whether they present a road safety concern. Should remedial action be required, the DVSA will work with the manufacturer to ensure swift action is taken and that the manufacturer informs vehicle keepers directly.</p><p>In the past, safety recalls have been conducted for parts of the Ecoboost range, and investigations continue into potential defects today relating to 'belt failures' and whether this could constitute a safety defect, although there are no immediate concerns.</p><p>Consumers experiencing issues with Ford Ecoboost engines should contact Ford or the retailer directly to resolve the issue. Consumers can also contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 for advice.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 17/09/2024 14:00:15 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5260

1728644

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many positions in her Department included (a) diversity, (b) inclusion, (c) equity and (d) equality in their job title in each of the last five years; and what the total cost of the salaries of each such job was in each of those years.
	tabling member constituency	Great Yarmouth
	tabling member printed	Rupert Lowe
	uin	5186
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not routinely collate information on specific words and collating this information would come at a disproportionate cost. Information on spending and staffing can be found in the Department's annual report and accounts.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 18/09/2024 11:43:50 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	5158

1728670

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport: West Yorkshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve transport links in West Yorkshire.
	tabling member constituency	Colne Valley
	tabling member printed	Paul Davies
	uin	5212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>My Department is committed to improving transport links in West Yorkshire, and across the country. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has been allocated £830m of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements funding over a five-year period, to help transform local transport into an integrated and inclusive network. Included in the investment is £160m set aside for mass transit development in West Yorkshire.</p><p>WYCA has also received £13.373m of additional Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding for 2024/2025, helping deliver their vision for better buses in West Yorkshire. The Department’s Buses Bill will support WYCA in their vision to bring buses back under local control, ensuring their networks can meet the needs of the communities who rely on them.</p><p>Additionally, as part of improving rail connectivity in West Yorkshire and the rest of the country, we have established Shadow Great British Railways to bring a major overhaul of the rail network, putting passengers first and driving up performance.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 17/09/2024 13:10:22 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5317

1728720

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A1: West Yorkshire
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when the current work on the A1's Wentbridge Viaduct started, and when they expect traffic flows to return to normal.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jopling
	uin	HL937
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The original estimate for the Wentbridge Viaduct was £5,403,583, however, at present the expected cost for the works is £16,079,669. The change in costs is due to significant change of scope as additional essential repairs were identified, including but not limited to reconstruction of both deck ends, extensive renewal of drainage throughout the structure, replacement of the Vehicle Restraint System foundation plinths, repairs to the underslung hanger walkway, repairs to deck haunches and concrete repairs to the abutments, all of which were not known nor could have been identified until the existing bridge deck was exposed.</p><p>National Highways began the enabling works and upgrading Jacksons Lane on 24 February 2023 but the main works on the carriageway commenced on 11 April 2023 with an expected completion date of September 2023. The current expected completion at Wentbridge Viaduct is Spring 2025. This is in part due to the decision to bring forward the Wentedge road bridge works originally planned to be undertaken in 2026 so that they can be completed at the same time due to the proximity of the two structures, and this will minimise long term disruption while ensuring that both works are completed efficiently. Works to both structures is now expected to be completed by August 2025.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL938 question first answered 23/09/2024 12:31:57 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	883 label Biography information for Lord Jopling

1728721

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A1: West Yorkshire
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what was the original estimate for the cost of the current repair works to the Wentbridge Viaduct on the A1; and what they expect the final cost to be.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jopling
	uin	HL938
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The original estimate for the Wentbridge Viaduct was £5,403,583, however, at present the expected cost for the works is £16,079,669. The change in costs is due to significant change of scope as additional essential repairs were identified, including but not limited to reconstruction of both deck ends, extensive renewal of drainage throughout the structure, replacement of the Vehicle Restraint System foundation plinths, repairs to the underslung hanger walkway, repairs to deck haunches and concrete repairs to the abutments, all of which were not known nor could have been identified until the existing bridge deck was exposed.</p><p>National Highways began the enabling works and upgrading Jacksons Lane on 24 February 2023 but the main works on the carriageway commenced on 11 April 2023 with an expected completion date of September 2023. The current expected completion at Wentbridge Viaduct is Spring 2025. This is in part due to the decision to bring forward the Wentedge road bridge works originally planned to be undertaken in 2026 so that they can be completed at the same time due to the proximity of the two structures, and this will minimise long term disruption while ensuring that both works are completed efficiently. Works to both structures is now expected to be completed by August 2025.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL937 question first answered 23/09/2024 12:31:57 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	883 label Biography information for Lord Jopling

1727974

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	London North Eastern Railway: Fares
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to assess plans for the simplification of fares on LNER routes; and how they intend to assess the views of the public on these proposals.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL895
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>We will evaluate the pilot to consider impacts on passengers and will carefully consider before taking any further decisions.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 08:59:37 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1727978

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Gatwick Airport: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of human resources and staff issues affecting the air traffic control provider at Gatwick Airport.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	uin	HL902
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The provision of tower services at UK airports operates in a commercial market, with contractual agreements in place between the provider of air traffic control services and the airport concerned.</p><p>Neither the Government nor the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has regulatory oversight of these commercial arrangements which are agreed between private businesses.</p><p>My officials and the CAA will, however, continue to engage with Gatwick airport and airlines wherever issues arise, which could impact services.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 08:57:29 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1727982

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

1728011

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to providing a standing charge relief for electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators connecting in rural areas; and what other incentives they are considering to improve the network of EV charge points, particularly in rural areas.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL897
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The setting of standing charges associated with tariffs is a commercial matter for suppliers, and suppliers have the flexibility in how they structure their tariffs. Ofgem regulates standing charges, as they do with other elements of billing. The Government is pleased that Ofgem is considering the issue of standing charges through their recent Call for Input and industry led working groups. Solutions would be implemented across electric vehicle (EV) charging sites, including those situated in rural areas. <br> <br>Our £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund aims to address regional charging inequality and transform the availability of EV charging for drivers. The data-led allocation model to award funding considers the level of rurality with local authorities in rural areas allocated additional funding compared to urban ones.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 12:29:26 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1728012

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to introduce a National Transport Strategy.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL898
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government will develop a long-term strategy for transport, as laid out in our manifesto. This strategy will set out the Government’s vision and plan for delivering a modern and integrated transport system which better meets the needs of people across the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 08:57:56 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson