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732561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-26more like thismore than 2017-06-26
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 Bus Services: Concessions 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, for what reason disabled people in receipt of a free bus pass are not permitted to use that pass before 9.30am between Monday to Friday; and what assessment he has made of the effect of that provision on the ability of disabled people to access employment. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 1200 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
answer text <p>The original intention of the statutory minimum bus travel concession scheme was to provide access to essential local services and to help prevent social isolation. The scheme was introduced as an off-peak concession only, when there is likely to be unused capacity on buses.</p><p>However, the Government recognises the importance of accessible transport for disabled people, and the Department continues to work with the Department for Work and Pensions and other Government Departments on this issue, as well as with local authorities and the transport sector.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities have the powers of their own to offer concessions over and above the statutory minimum, including peak hour travel.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-07-04T12:42:38.807Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-04T12:42:38.807Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
732305
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-23more like thismore than 2017-06-23
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 Buses: Exhaust Emissions 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 plans he has to extend the availability of the Clean Bus Technology Fund to all buses; and whether his Department has a timetable for the retrofitting of all buses to reduce nitrogen dioxide and other particulate emission. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 961 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answer text <p>In the 2016 Autumn Statement, the Government committed a further £150 million in support for low emission buses and taxis, which includes support for retrofitting buses. As outlined in the draft UK Air Quality Plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide published for consultation in May 2017, we will publish further information on scheme design and timings later in 2017.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-07-03T13:26:17.223Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T13:26:17.223Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
732378
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-23more like thismore than 2017-06-23
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 Severn River Crossing: Tolls 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 plans he has to cease collection of tolls for the Severn Bridges. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Flynn more like this
uin 940 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answer text <p>The Government consulted on future tolls at the Severn Bridges from January to March this year. We have listened carefully and will announce next steps in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-29T13:55:35.623Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T13:55:35.623Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
545
label Biography information for Paul Flynn more like this
731687
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 Motor Vehicles: Hire Services 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 change the eligibility criteria for people seeking to rent large cars, vans and HGVs. more like this
tabling member constituency Ribble Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nigel Evans more like this
uin 836 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answer text <p>The eligibility criteria for renting a vehicle, beyond the requirement to hold an appropriate licence, is set by vehicle hire companies. Additional eligibility criteria, such as age restrictions and minimum driving experience, can be set as part of the rental agreement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In light of recent events, the Department for Transport are working with partners from across Government, the police, the security services and industry to explore what more can be done to prevent the malicious use of hire vehicles.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-29T11:32:29.167Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T11:32:29.167Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
474
label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans more like this
731833
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 M5 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 has any plans to extend the M5 from Exeter to the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Pollard more like this
uin 558 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
answer text <p>We are currently preparing for the second Road Investment Strategy that will cover new investments in the strategic road network after 2020. As part of our consideration we shall be examining the evidence relating to the A38 gathered by Highways England through its South West Peninsula Route Strategy, published earlier this year. We shall also take account of the economic importance of the network in providing access to port cities like Plymouth.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-28T14:49:01.797Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-28T14:49:01.797Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
731856
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 Cycling 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 provide a new funding stream to encourage cycling in small towns and rural areas. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 775 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-27more like thismore than 2017-06-27
answer text <p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (published April 2017) includes funding of £1.2 billion from 2016-21 to support our ambition to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys in every urban and rural community in England.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the £1.2 billion highlighted in the Strategy, funding is also available to small towns and rural areas from local authority programmes, some other government programmes such as Sport England and Public Health England, and the most recent allocations from the Local Growth Fund.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
grouped question UIN 777 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-27T12:26:19.91Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-27T12:26:19.91Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
731857
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 Cycling 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 funding his Department has made available for cycling in (a) rural areas and (b) Cheshire East since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 776 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-27more like thismore than 2017-06-27
answer text <p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (published April 2017) includes funding of £1.2 billion from 2016-21 to support our ambition to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys in every urban and rural community in England.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2010, rural local authorities have benefited from funding for sustainable forms of transport, including cycling and walking, through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund and its successors the Sustainable Travel Transition Year and Access Fund. Additionally, from 2013-15 the Department for Transport (DfT) provided £17million to benefit rural areas by improving cycling infrastructure in and around national parks. Details of the areas where DfT funding has been allocated can be found at: <a href="http://maps.dft.gov.uk/funding-for-sustainable-travel/index.html" target="_blank">http://maps.dft.gov.uk/funding-for-sustainable-travel/index.html</a></p><p> </p><p>Cheshire East council has benefited from the following DfT investment since 2010 which will help to encourage cycling:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Funding programme</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£m</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Duration</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Local Sustainable Transport Fund</p></td><td><p>3.059</p></td><td><p>2011-15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sustainable Travel Transition Year</p></td><td><p>0.35</p></td><td><p>2016-17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bikeability (national cycling training)</p></td><td><p>0.967</p></td><td><p>2010-17</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-27T12:32:52.337Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-27T12:32:52.337Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
731858
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 Cycling 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 sources of funding are available to small towns and rural areas to fund new cycling infrastructure. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 777 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-27more like thismore than 2017-06-27
answer text <p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (published April 2017) includes funding of £1.2 billion from 2016-21 to support our ambition to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys in every urban and rural community in England.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the £1.2 billion highlighted in the Strategy, funding is also available to small towns and rural areas from local authority programmes, some other government programmes such as Sport England and Public Health England, and the most recent allocations from the Local Growth Fund.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
grouped question UIN 775 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-27T12:26:19.863Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-27T12:26:19.863Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
731926
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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 Apprentices: Travel 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 estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of introducing discounted train and bus travel for apprentices in (a) 2017-18, (b) 2018-19, (c) 2019-20, (d) 2020-21 and (e) 2021-22. more like this
tabling member constituency Ashton-under-Lyne more like this
tabling member printed
Angela Rayner more like this
uin 671 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answer text <p>The Department for Transport continues to explore the practicability of implementing such a scheme or schemes, which is likely to include an analysis of the costs involved.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-29T12:00:23.827Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T12:00:23.827Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4356
label Biography information for Angela Rayner more like this
731138
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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: Glasgow 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, on which date a Minister of his Department last visited Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow East more like this
tabling member printed
David Linden more like this
uin 103 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-27more like thismore than 2017-06-27
answer text <p>Ministers regularly visit a variety of places across the country. We do not however have a record of a Department for Transport Minister specifically visiting Baillieston test centre in Glasgow.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-06-27T13:47:26.06Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-27T13:47:26.06Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4640
label Biography information for David Linden more like this