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1351207

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	India and Pakistan: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his Department's estimate is of covid-19 vaccination rates in (a) India and (b) Pakistan as of 31 August 2021.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	40605
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>The World Health Organization publishes data on vaccination rates. As at 18 August 2021, India has approximately 125 million fully vaccinated individuals, which is over 9% of the population. Pakistan has approximately 12.5 million fully vaccinated individuals, which is over 5% of the population. The Department for Transport does not produce forecasts for global vaccination rates.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 10:49:15 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1351208

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Immigration Controls: Coronavirus
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 the criteria used in respect of the covid-19 travel rules in deciding that (a) Pakistan should remain on the red list and (b) India, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should move from the red to the amber list, announced on 5 August 2021.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	40606
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Decisions on Red, Amber or Green List assignment and associated border measures are taken by Ministers, who take into account Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) risk assessments of countries and territories, alongside wider public health factors. Key factors in the JBC risk assessment of each country and territory include genomic surveillance capability, COVID-19 transmission risk and variant of concern transmission risk. A summary of the JBC methodology is published on gov.uk, alongside key data that supports Ministers' decisions.</p><p>These are intended to be temporary measures and the government keeps data for countries and territories under regular review.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 10:46:57 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1351289

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: New Zealand
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 its counterparts in New Zealand on bilateral recognition of covid-19 vaccination status for travellers.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	40976
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Department for Transport Ministers and officials have met with New Zealand counterparts throughout this year to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the safe, sustainable resumption of international travel.</p><p>We continue to work closely with international partners on reopening travel, including New Zealand, both bilaterally and through a range of international fora, to cautiously balance the reopening of international travel with the management of the public health risks.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 10:35:45 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1351343

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ryanair: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the treatment by Ryanair in respect of refunds of passengers who have had their flights cancelled as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
uin	40756
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Government have published advice for claiming a cancelled flight refund in the Passenger COVID-19 Charter which sets out rights, responsibilities and reasonable expectations when booking and travelling during the pandemic.</p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reviewed airlines’ compliance on refunds last summer and worked collaboratively to improve their performance on consumer obligations. The majority of airlines now pay refunds within 7 days. The CAA regulates the compliance of airlines with aviation consumer law.</p><p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating whether Ryanair has broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds to customers they could not legally take during lockdown in the UK. The government is not able to comment on this case as it is on-going.</p><p>Ryanair are also a member of Aviation ADR, an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) body, who can assist consumers to resolve disputes with the airline, including for cancelled flights.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts grouped question UIN 40757 question first answered 06/09/2021 10:41:31 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1351344

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ryanair: Coronavirus
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 Ryanair passengers are provided with refunds in the event of flight cancellations.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
uin	40757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Government have published advice for claiming a cancelled flight refund in the Passenger COVID-19 Charter which sets out rights, responsibilities and reasonable expectations when booking and travelling during the pandemic.</p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reviewed airlines’ compliance on refunds last summer and worked collaboratively to improve their performance on consumer obligations. The majority of airlines now pay refunds within 7 days. The CAA regulates the compliance of airlines with aviation consumer law.</p><p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating whether Ryanair has broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds to customers they could not legally take during lockdown in the UK. The government is not able to comment on this case as it is on-going.</p><p>Ryanair are also a member of Aviation ADR, an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) body, who can assist consumers to resolve disputes with the airline, including for cancelled flights.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts grouped question UIN 40756 question first answered 06/09/2021 10:41:31 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1351650

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	P&O Ferries: Safety
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 made of the effect of (a) crew numbers and (b) working hours at P&O ferries on crew and passenger safety.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	40593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department has not made an assessment of the effects of crew numbers and working hours on P&amp;O Ferries operations. P&amp;O have no UK-flagged vessels and operate on international routes. Their vessels are primarily subject to the laws of the country in which they are registered but are inspected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as UK Port State Authority to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 15:56:28 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1349487

registered interest
date	22/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Public Transport
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 representatives of Heathrow Airport Holdings on the provision of subsidised public transport for airport workers.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	38373
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>In recognition of the challenging times that the aviation sector continues to face due to Covid-19, Ministers have kept an open dialogue with UK airports, including Heathrow.</p><p>The issue of the provision of subsidised public transport for airport workers at Heathrow is a matter for the airport operator.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 10:51:23 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1349044

registered interest
date	21/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	MV Empire Windrush: War Graves
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether HMT Empire Windrush has been designated as a war grave.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	37439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>While the term ‘war grave’ is used in common parlance, there is no legal definition that applies at sea (or on land). Therefore, the wreck of the HMT Empire Windrush cannot be designated in this manner.</p><p>The wreck is not designated under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986, the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, nor the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.</p><p>This does not detract from the ship continuing to act as an extraordinary and enduring symbol of the contribution of the Windrush generation to the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 15:58:29 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1349063

registered interest
date	21/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Coronavirus
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 support small travel businesses which have lost business due to the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	37538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges businesses in the travel industry face as a result of Covid-19. Firms, across all sectors, that are experiencing difficulties have been able to draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor. This includes support through loan guarantees, the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.</p><p>The extension of Government-backed loans and furlough payments announced at the Budget build on the support package available and help ensure the travel industry, a vital part of the UK economy, is ready to bounce back in the wake of the pandemic.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 06/09/2021 10:43:52 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1348562

registered interest
date	20/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Alcoholic Drinks
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 potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to ban alcohol consumption on commercial flights.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	36633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2021 answer text <p>The Government supports the industry’s approach to managing drunk and disruptive passenger behaviour, including the UK Aviation Industry Code of Practice on Disruptive Passengers, initiatives such as the ‘One Too Many’ awareness campaign and the introduction of tamper-proof bags for duty free alcohol sales. It is important that passengers drink responsibly and are aware of the penalties of being drunk on an aircraft. The Government continues to work in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority, airports and airlines to consider further measures needed to tackle this issue. At this time the Government does not plan to make an assessment of alcohol consumption bans on flights but will continue to keep this under review.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 26/07/2021 14:01:42 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon