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1110213

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date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the roll-out of buses with audio visual (a) next stop IIand (b) final destination announcements in (i) Kent and (b) Canterbury.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	242237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>In summer 2018 the Government consulted publicly on plans to use powers in the Bus Services Act 2017 to make Regulations requiring the provision of audible and visible information onboard local bus services across Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to analyse responses to the consultation and expect to announce our next steps regarding the making of Regulations and publication of guidance later in the year.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 15/04/2019 11:24:26 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1110315

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ferries: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his Department's policy is on securing ferry space for exports of (a) Scottish seafood and (b) other perishable or time-sensitive goods in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Banff and Buchan
tabling member printed	David Duguid
uin	242222
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government-secured freight capacity is intended to support the supply of Category 1 goods which are currently reliant on the Short Straits. A list of types of goods in this category has been published at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/critical-goods-for-government-secured-freight-capacity" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/critical-goods-for-government-secured-freight-capacity</a>.</p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling question first answered 15/04/2019 12:22:47 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling
tabling member	4606 label Biography information for David Duguid

1110345

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Freight
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 effect of increased freight travel by rail on climate change.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	241984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>Government recognises the environmental benefits of rail freight and we are committed to supporting the long-term growth of the rail freight industry. Government’s Rail Freight Strategy, published in September 2016, sets out a shared vision for how rail freight can increase its share of the freight market, and encourage modal shift from road to rail. As part of this strategy, Arup were commissioned to assess the potential to reduce carbon emissions through greater modal shift from road to rail.</p><p> </p><p>In response to the Government’s ambition to improve the carbon performance of the railway, the Rail and Safety Standards Board is undertaking a research project examining the options for decarbonising rail freight. The result of this research will inform future policy decisions in this area. Government is also working with industry to produce up-to-date emissions data from freight locomotives, so that we can better understand the environmental impact of rail freight.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 15/04/2019 12:27:25 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1110352

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Accidents
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 from the private commercial aviation industry on the issue of grey charters as a result of the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash on 21 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	242016
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Aviation Minister held discussions with the Chief Executive of the British Air Charter Associations on the issue of illegal public transport on 3 April 2019.</p><p>The Air Accident Investigation Branch’s Special Bulletin of 25 February 2019 states: “<em>The investigation is considering the regulations applicable to the operation of this flight including airworthiness requirements; flight crew licencing; and the carriage of passengers. The basis on which the passenger was being carried on N264DB has not yet been established.”</em></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:24:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1110353

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Accidents
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 from the Civil Aviation Authority on the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash of 21 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	242017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Aviation Minister has discussed this issue with the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and the Department for Transport remains in regular contact with the Civil Aviation Authority on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:41:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1110354

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Accidents
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 the representatives of the football industry since the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash of 21 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	242018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>No such discussions have taken place at this time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:36:45 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1110355

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aircraft: Accidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to reform the issue of grey charters as a result of the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash of 21 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	242019
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB)’s investigation into the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash of 21 January 2019 is under way, and the Government will consider any recommendations the investigation makes in due course.</p><p> </p><p>There are already strict rules in place that require commercial air transport operations to be operated by the holder of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). All UK AOC holders are overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and are subject to appropriate high-level safety rules. The CAA does, and will investigate allegations of illegal public transport. The CAA will prosecute people where there is sufficient evidence, and where it is in the public interest to do so.</p><p> </p><p>It is illegal to operate a commercial air transport flight without an AOC. The CAA conducts spot check visits to airfields and public events where aeroplane and helicopter operations take place, and where it finds evidence that a flight may have operated illegally it has the power to detain an aircraft and, where appropriate, take enforcement action.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA has previously conducted awareness campaigns with the aim of raising awareness of the dangers of illegal operations, and of what to look for when chartering an aircraft to ensure the flight is legal. The CAA expects to initiate a further campaign of this type shortly.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:38:42 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1110389

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Access
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which railway stations were considered for Access for All funding in Control Period 6 but were not successful.
tabling member constituency	Loughborough
tabling member printed	Nicky Morgan
uin	242114
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport asked the industry to nominate stations for the new funding by 16 November last year, and received nominations for over 300 stations. In the Loughborough constituency, Loughborough Station was nominated unsuccessfully as it was made step-free under Access for All in 2011/12. Neither Barrow-Upon-Soar nor Sileby Stations were nominated.</p><p> </p><p>In total 73 stations are set to benefit from this funding by 2024. This is in addition to the 24 Access for All projects that are currently in design or construction.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 15/04/2019 12:37:17 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4027 label Biography information for Baroness Morgan of Cotes

1110407

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Football
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what reports he has received on football agents and intermediaries brokering illegal private flights to fly themselves, clients or related parties on a commercial basis; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	242020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>As the Air Accident Investigation Branch are conducting a live investigation into the Piper PA-46 Malibu crash of 21 January 2019, it would not be appropriate for the Government to share details of any reports it may or may not have received.</p><p>The Air Accident Investigation Branch’s Special Bulletin of 25 February 2019 states: “<em>The investigation is considering the regulations applicable to the operation of this flight including airworthiness requirements; flight crew licencing; and the carriage of passengers.</em></p><p><em>The basis on which the passenger was being carried on N264DB has not yet been established.”</em></p><p> </p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consistently monitor and investigate any reports they receive on illegal private flights they receive. The CAA does, and will investigate allegations of illegal public transport. The CAA will prosecute people where there is sufficient evidence, and where it is in the public interest to do so.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:47:28 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1110415

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Oxford-Cambridge Arc
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 what account Highways England have taken of the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to consider compensation for significant harm to biodiversity as a last resort and not the default choice in selecting the preferred corridor for the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	242261
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Oxford Cambridge Expressway, as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, falls under the provisions of the relevant National Policy Statement (NPS) rather than the National Planning Policy Framework. The Government will ensure that all assessments required under the National Networks NPS are undertaken at the appropriate stage.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/04/2019 12:44:28 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran