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349601

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date	10/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1(M): Hertfordshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for the widening of the A1(M) in Hertfordshire.
tabling member constituency	North East Hertfordshire
tabling member printed	Sir Oliver Heald
uin	2065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2015 answer text <p>I cannot provide an exact start date for construction. However, as stated in Highways England Delivery Plan 2015-2020, construction of the A1(M) Junction 6-8 smart motorway scheme in Hertfordshire is planned to start construction in late in the 2019/20, and complete approximately 12 months later.</p><p> </p><p>The next step is the detailed design and planning of the scheme, plus consultation with the local community to produce the best possible scheme. That work will be taken forward by Highways England and is expected to start shortly.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/06/2015 11:26:16 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	69 label Biography information for Sir Oliver Heald

349643

registered interest
date	10/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Rural Areas
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 reduce road accidents on rural roads.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	1942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>The Department issued revised speed limit guidance in January 2013 aimed mainly at local authorities who are responsible for setting speed limits on local roads where local needs and conditions suggest a speed limit which is lower than the national speed limit. It has been designed to help explain to everyone why and how local speed limits are determined. This circular has been revised following full public consultation in Summer 2012 and can be found online on GOV.UK</p><p> </p><p>THINK! launched a new campaign in October 2014 to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads. Details of the campaign can also be found on GOV.UK</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 16/06/2015 14:16:32 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

349723

registered interest
date	10/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Exhaust Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the proposed timeframe is for rolling out his Department's £45 million investment in low-emission taxis.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	1989
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>In March 2015 the previous Government launched a £20m scheme to support the rollout of ultra-low emission taxis across the UK. In the first phase local authorities were invited to bid for feasibility studies to prepare for use of these taxis in their fleets, with bids due by 12 June 2015. Bids will be considered and the next phase of the scheme announced over the Summer.</p><p> </p><p>A further £25 million was set aside specifically for the Greater London Area to help taxi drivers cover the cost of upgrading to a greener vehicle.</p><p> </p><p>Our aim is for almost every car and van to be a zero emission vehicle by 2050. The transition to ultra-low emission taxis is especially important to help improve air quality in our towns and cities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 16/06/2015 14:22:14 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

349755

registered interest
date	10/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: North of England
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 9 June 2015 to Question 665, what assessment he has made of the effect on capacity on the TransPennine route of the delay to electrification.
tabling member constituency	Stalybridge and Hyde
tabling member printed	Jonathan Reynolds
uin	1904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>The timing of TransPennine electrification does not affect the provision of future capacity on the TransPennine route. To address existing crowding and accommodate future growth, the Department’s specification for the next TransPennine Express franchise requires approximately 45 per cent more seats to be provided in the three-hour morning peak into Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield combined (compared to when the Invitation to Tender was issued to short-listed bidders in February). Bidders were required to set out how they will deliver this increase by December 2018, without relying on electrification of the route.</p><p> </p><p>Bids for the future franchise were submitted late last month and are now being evaluated. The outcome of the competition will be announced towards the end of this year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 16/06/2015 13:11:44 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4119 label Biography information for Jonathan Reynolds

349788

registered interest
date	10/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A69
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what timescale he has planned for the completion of the feasibility study of the upgrading of the A69.
tabling member constituency	Carlisle
tabling member printed	John Stevenson
uin	1814
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2015 answer text <p>The Department, working with Highways England, is in the process of procuring consultants to undertake the Northern Trans-Pennine Strategic Study, which includes consideration of the A69. It is anticipated that this will report by the end of 2016. I have recently written to MPs and council leaders whose constituencies or local authorities are directly affected by the strategic studies informing them of the studies’ imminent formal commencement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 24/06/2015 11:30:59 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	3942 label Biography information for John Stevenson

349170

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Exhaust Emissions: Greater London
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 level of air pollutant emissions from (a) road traffic, (b) aviation and (c) shipping on the air quality of London.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Jim Fitzpatrick
uin	1572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>Air quality emission levels by mode are only compiled at National level by the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory published at <a href="http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector" target="_blank">http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector</a>, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. This estimates national emissions of Greenhouse Gases and air quality pollutants across all sources, including road traffic, aviation and shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are responsible for reviewing and assessing air quality under the Local Air Quality Management system. As part of this assessment London councils undertake additional monitoring. Information can be found on their individual websites. Greater London Authority hold the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, which can be found here: <a href="http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010" target="_blank">http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010</a> .</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 1571 1573 question first answered 16/06/2015 13:45:55 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	197 label Biography information for Jim Fitzpatrick

349171

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Exhaust Emissions: Greater London
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion contribution does (a) road traffic, (b) aviation and (c) shipping make to air pollutant emissions levels in London.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Jim Fitzpatrick
uin	1573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>Air quality emission levels by mode are only compiled at National level by the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory published at <a href="http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector" target="_blank">http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector</a>, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. This estimates national emissions of Greenhouse Gases and air quality pollutants across all sources, including road traffic, aviation and shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are responsible for reviewing and assessing air quality under the Local Air Quality Management system. As part of this assessment London councils undertake additional monitoring. Information can be found on their individual websites. Greater London Authority hold the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, which can be found here: <a href="http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010" target="_blank">http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010</a> .</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 1571 1572 question first answered 16/06/2015 13:45:55 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	197 label Biography information for Jim Fitzpatrick

349172

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	River Thames: Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment has been made of the effect of level of use of the River Thames for transport on air pollution in London.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Jim Fitzpatrick
uin	1571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>Air quality emission levels by mode are only compiled at National level by the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory published at <a href="http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector" target="_blank">http://naei.defra.gov.uk/data/data-selector</a>, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. This estimates national emissions of Greenhouse Gases and air quality pollutants across all sources, including road traffic, aviation and shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are responsible for reviewing and assessing air quality under the Local Air Quality Management system. As part of this assessment London councils undertake additional monitoring. Information can be found on their individual websites. Greater London Authority hold the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, which can be found here: <a href="http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010" target="_blank">http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-atmospheric-emissions-inventory-2010</a> .</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 1572 1573 question first answered 16/06/2015 13:45:53 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	197 label Biography information for Jim Fitzpatrick

349208

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
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 possible dangers posed to pedestrians by electric vehicles.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>A study by Transport Research Laboratory for the Department in 2011 found no evidence that quiet vehicles, e.g. electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, represent a greater danger to other road users, including pedestrians, than conventional vehicles. Nonetheless, a new EU regulation dealing with noise from road vehicles was adopted in 2014 and this will require additional sound devices to be fitted to new types of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles launched from 2019.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 16/06/2015 13:32:48 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

349237

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures he has put in place to ensure that people with a UK driving licence who follow Government advice to destroy their paper counterparts will not be denied car rental abroad.
tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
uin	1531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has engaged with the vehicle rental industry about the abolition of the driving licence counterpart for some time. A comprehensive range of publicity materials was developed to help companies and customers to prepare for the change. This material was also provided to Lease Europe, the European equivalent of the British Vehicle and Rental Leasing Association. The publicity material can be seen at <a href="http://www.dvla.dft.gov.uk/dvla-aoc-toolkit.html" target="_blank">www.dvla.dft.gov.uk/dvla-aoc-toolkit.html</a></p><p> </p><p>Drivers should check with the car hire company they have booked with before they travel about any specific requirements, as the car hire companies themselves have a wide variety of terms and conditions about what information they require. If it is required, drivers can obtain a code which will allow them to share their driving licence details with the car hire company if they wish to do so. The code can be generated online or by telephoning the DVLA. The online service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Drivers can also print off a copy of their driving licence record.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 16/06/2015 12:31:42 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight