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1717467
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cycleways and Public Footpaths: Access more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of (a) footpaths and (b) cycle routes. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Derbyshire more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Pauline Latham more like this
uin 25836 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answer text <p>The impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of footpaths and cycle routes was assessed as part of updating Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance in 2020 and Inclusive Mobility Guidance in 2021. These documents set out good practice on the design of access barriers. Active Travel England’s design toolkits include specific tests on the acceptability of barriers on new or upgraded routes.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-20T16:24:37.527Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-20T16:24:37.527Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
4025
label Biography information for Mrs Pauline Latham more like this
1717519
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Contracts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Minister without Portfolio's article of 12 May 2024 in The Sunday Telegraph, when the DVLA is expected to terminate its contract with Political Engagement Ltd., procurement reference 430567/1349023; and whether a notice period is required under the provisions of clause 11.3 of that contract. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry more like this
uin 25812 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-16more like thismore than 2024-05-16
answer text <p>No monies have been paid under this contract, which is a call-off contract for conference attendance. It can be cancelled at 90 days notice.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-16T13:32:52.783Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-16T13:32:52.783Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1717567
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Litter more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure that National Highways reduces litter on (a) motorways, (b) access roads, (c) junctions and (d) verges. more like this
tabling member constituency Rochdale more like this
tabling member printed
George Galloway more like this
uin 25779 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>National Highways are responsible for litter collection on motorways and some trunk roads. Local authorities manage litter collection on the rest of the roads in England including junctions and verges.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways inspect and grade the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in accordance with Defra’s Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse and litter is picked almost every day on their roads. Their activities are reported and monitored via its corporate Performance Indicator outlined in the Roads Investment Strategy. The Office for Road and Rail also play an important role in monitoring on behalf of the Secretary of State, by ensuring that National Highways’ deliver its commitments.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T11:40:23.883Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T11:40:23.883Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
609
label Biography information for George Galloway more like this
1717614
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motorcycles: Licensing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to take steps to help simplify the licensing regime for (a) mopeds and (b) motorcycles. more like this
tabling member constituency East Antrim more like this
tabling member printed
Sammy Wilson more like this
uin 25821 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answer text <p>On 8 May, I chaired a roundtable with several stakeholders from the motorcycle industry to discuss motorcycle licensing. The Department is working with these stakeholders to bring together evidence to consider any future measures for licensing.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-20T16:31:48.58Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-20T16:31:48.58Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
1593
label Biography information for Sammy Wilson more like this
1717652
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Minister for Roads and Local Transport plans to respond to requests made by the hon. Member for Chesterfield dated 21 March, 26 April and 13 May 2024 on a potential meeting to discuss the Staveley-Chesterfield regeneration route. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesterfield more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Toby Perkins more like this
uin 25825 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p>I met with the Honorable Member to discuss this scheme on the 14<sup>th</sup> of May The Outline Business Case submitted by Derbyshire County Council has been assessed in detail by officials, who have recently obtained additional information from Derbyshire County Council to help Ministers in their considerations. A decision will be announced as soon as possible.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T10:01:35.597Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T10:01:35.597Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
3952
label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins more like this
1717122
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-10more like thismore than 2024-05-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving Tests: Waiting Lists more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time was in weeks for a DVSA practical driving test in (a) Great Britain, (b) England, (c) each region and (d) each driving centre in April (i) 2024, (ii) 2023 and (iii) 2022. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 25659 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answer text <p>The attached spreadsheet WPQ 00015074 shows the average waiting time in April 2024, 2023 and 2022 for a car practical driving test, broken down by:</p><ul><li>Great Britain</li><li>England</li><li>each region/zone</li><li>each driving centre</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-15T14:25:05.793Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-15T14:25:05.793Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
attachment
1
file name Copy of Attachment for WPQ 00015074.xlsx more like this
title Average waiting times for practical driving tests more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
1717124
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-10more like thismore than 2024-05-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Immigration Controls: EU Countries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to take steps to help increase public awareness of the EU Entry/Exit System. more like this
tabling member constituency Portsmouth South more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Morgan more like this
uin 25666 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>The Department is working closely with the transport sector, as well as the haulage and logistics sectors, to ensure that they are prepared for EES, and will be engaging with their passengers and members to ensure awareness.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been working particularly closely with the UK’s juxtaposed portals where the EES collection and verification are undertaken, along with the French Government on ensuring there are robust plans in place for EU implementation at these portals. This includes looking at additional Government funding to support these portals given the specific challenges they face.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
grouped question UIN 25667 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T07:48:18.393Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T07:48:18.393Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
4653
label Biography information for Stephen Morgan more like this
1717125
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-10more like thismore than 2024-05-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Immigration Controls: EU Countries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to support the transport sector in preparing for the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System. more like this
tabling member constituency Portsmouth South more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Morgan more like this
uin 25667 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>The Department is working closely with the transport sector, as well as the haulage and logistics sectors, to ensure that they are prepared for EES, and will be engaging with their passengers and members to ensure awareness.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been working particularly closely with the UK’s juxtaposed portals where the EES collection and verification are undertaken, along with the French Government on ensuring there are robust plans in place for EU implementation at these portals. This includes looking at additional Government funding to support these portals given the specific challenges they face.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
grouped question UIN 25666 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T07:48:18.36Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T07:48:18.36Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
4653
label Biography information for Stephen Morgan more like this
1716798
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motorcycles more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure that users of electric bikes classed as a motorcycle or moped comply with legal requirements on (a) registration, (b) taxation, (c) holding a driving licence and (d) wearing a helmet; and whether he has had discussions with the (i) Secretary of State for the Home Department and (ii) individual police forces on enforcement of those requirements. more like this
tabling member constituency Chipping Barnet more like this
tabling member printed
Theresa Villiers more like this
uin 25461 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>All electric bikes and similar vehicles that do not meet the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations (1983), as amended, are motor vehicles, and must fully comply with all of the normal requirements such as MOT, tax, insurance, helmets etc.</p><p> </p><p>Enforcement is a matter for the police.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T14:36:55.03Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T14:36:55.03Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
1500
label Biography information for Theresa Villiers more like this
1716817
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motorways more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make his policy to reinstate a hard shoulder on all smart motorways. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 25512 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-16more like thismore than 2024-05-16
answer text <p>On 16 April 2023, the Government announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled, recognising the lack of confidence felt by drivers and cost pressures. This means no new smart motorways will be built.</p><p> </p><p>We are focused on investing £900m to add further safety improvements to existing smart motorways, including constructing over 150 extra emergency areas – so that people can continue to get around easily and with increased confidence.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Restoring the hard shoulder while maintaining capacity would be hugely disruptive, both for road users and local communities, and come at a significant financial cost, and a potential impact on the overall safety of the road network.</p><p> </p><p>Any reduction in capacity on our Strategic Road Network could put more drivers and passengers at risk of death or serious injury by forcing them on to less safe local roads.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-16T14:37:05.037Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-16T14:37:05.037Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman remove filter
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this