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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Aviation: Crew 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, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January to Question 2479 on Aviation: Crew, if he will undertake a review of the licensing of pilots over the age of 65 who are fit and healthy in relation to UK domestic routes after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 7187 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
answer text <p>We cannot commit to a formal review of the licensing of pilots over the age of 65 at this stage. However, we continually review matters of aviation safety, and are working closely with the CAA to fully understand the evidence base around this issue. This includes, but is not limited to, the EASA report referred to in the response to Question 2479.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-31T14:12:53.257Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-31T14:12:53.257Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
1170266
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Aviation: Crew 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 his Department and the Civil Aviation Authority will consult on removing the ban on pilots who are over 65 years of age and otherwise fit and healthy from flying domestic commercial aircraft. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 2479 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answer text <p>We understand that the upper age limit restrictions on pilots can be a frustration and the DfT and CAA have worked closely with EASA to understand the evidence on what the upper age limits should be. At present, the UK continues with its policy of regulatory alignment with Europe, and EASA is still considering its position. EASA has recently asked for views from the European Aviation Medical Assessors Council, and it is expected that EASA will consult on any formal proposals developed. We will of course continue to contribute actively, and keep the situation under review when further evidence and/or proposals become available.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-21T16:31:26.75Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T16:31:26.75Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
1145522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-24more like thismore than 2019-09-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Aviation: Crew 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 his Department and the Civil Aviation Authority will consult on removing the ban on pilots who are over 65 years of age and otherwise fit and healthy from flying domestic commercial aircraft. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 290317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answer text <p>The UK has adopted upper age limits for both single and multi pilot Commercial Air Transport operations as set out in both EU legislation and International Civil Aviation Organisation standards. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has commissioned and published research on this matter and we will consider any proposals for change that are made by EASA.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-01T12:56:32.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T12:56:32.177Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
1145523
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-24more like thismore than 2019-09-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading London Airports: Railways 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 assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a dedicated rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick airports. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 290318 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answer text <p>The Department continuously reviews the operation of the network and this includes access to airports. As part of the rail Market Led Proposals ‘Call for Ideas’ we received a range of proposals, including ideas relating to airport access. Proposals, which were commercially confidential, were assessed in terms of the Call for Ideas criteria that they should not need financial support from Government and promoters have been given feedback directly on their submissions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-02T15:18:57.77Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T15:18:57.77Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
748480
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Crawley 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 Oyster ticketing system to Three Bridges and Crawley railway stations. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 3054 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-14more like thismore than 2017-07-14
answer text <p>The department currently has no plans to extend the oyster ticketing system to the Three Bridges and Crawley stations. The fare zone structure and the classification of individual stations are covered by the Travelcard Agreement. Train operators are required under their franchises to honour this agreement. Any changes to the Travelcard Agreement, including the inclusion of stations within the oyster ticketing system, must be agreed between TfL and the train operators. Any proposals put forward will be considered by the Secretary of State for Transport on the basis of a business case, and other wider policy initiatives at the time.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-07-14T05:51:09.617Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-14T05:51:09.617Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
715150
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-29more like thismore than 2017-03-29
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Brighton Main Line: Repairs and Maintenance 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 letter of 2 March 2017 by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport to the Chair of the Transport Committee on the London and South Coast Rail Corridor Study, whether his Department plans to make funding available to Network Rail to develop plans for works around Croydon to support the Brighton mainline. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 69894 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-04-20more like thismore than 2017-04-20
answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of the Brighton Mainline upgrade proposals, which are at an early stage of development. As I said when publishing the Study, will we continue to support Network Rail in further developing and refining the proposals. In addition, the Government has committed an additional £300m to increase targeted maintenance and improve performance on Thameslink routes, including the Brighton Mainline, in coming years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-04-20T15:17:54.12Zmore like thismore than 2017-04-20T15:17:54.12Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
713567
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-23more like thismore than 2017-03-23
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: South of England 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 measures he is taking to improve passenger rail journeys in southern England. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 68931 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-31more like thismore than 2017-03-31
answer text <p>Since the New Year this Government has invested an extra £300 million for Network Rail to boost the operational resilience of the infrastructure on its Southern rail route. This is on top of the Government-sponsored Thameslink Programme, which is delivering a significant increase in capacity across central London through a combination of new infrastructure, new trains and a new timetable in 2018 providing better connections for passengers across London and the South East.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-31T09:30:30.773Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-31T09:30:30.773Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
692647
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-20more like thismore than 2017-02-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Thameslink Line 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 the infrastructure for the Thameslink Programme has the capacity to run 24 trains an hour. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 908851 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-23more like thismore than 2017-02-23
answer text <p>Network Rail is delivering a package of infrastructure enhancements including new signalling and automatic train operation that will enable 24 trains an hour to operate between Blackfriars and St Pancras International from late 2018.</p><p> </p><p>It is envisaged that this frequency would operate for approximately 2 hours in the morning and evening peaks.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-02-23T11:06:40.52Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-23T11:06:40.52Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
576924
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-06more like thismore than 2016-09-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Franchises 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 effect of the size of (a) rail franchises and (b) the Govia Thameslink rail franchise on the efficient delivery of rail services. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 45089 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-13more like thismore than 2016-09-13
answer text <p>We take a very large number of factors into account when determining the most appropriate way forward when franchises are due for renewal. We undertook just such an assessment when considering options for the most appropriate approach to providing passenger rail services during the delivery of the Thameslink Programme infrastructure and the introduction of new rolling stock. This included balancing the size of the franchise against the need to ensure effective coordination of all the services on the lines affected by Thameslink during the construction period. We of course always take into account lessons learned from practice when looking at similar decisions in the future.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding the size of the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise, as I made clear at the Transport Select Committee, it is unlikely the Department will wish to let such a franchise in the future. The size of the franchise is a factor in this assessment. However, I believe that with the measures recently announced this franchise should deliver a better passenger experience in the future.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2016-09-13T09:54:47.447Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-13T09:54:47.447Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
573863
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-02more like thismore than 2016-09-02
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 remove filter
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Compensation 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 he plans to (a) announce and (b) introduce the new arrangements for rail passenger refunds following delays; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith remove filter
uin 44576 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-12more like thismore than 2016-09-12
answer text <p>Delay Repay is a generous compensation scheme for longer delays, but this Government wants to go further. We are committed to improving compensation arrangements for passengers affected by shorter delays which are not covered by the current Delay Repay scheme. The previous Chancellor announced in his Autumn 2015 Spending Review that passengers will soon have access to compensation when trains are over 15 minutes late. We expect to make an announcement on this shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard remove filter
question first answered
less than 2016-09-12T13:47:54.337Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-12T13:47:54.337Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this