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1134983

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date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Speech and Language Therapy: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference the June 2019 report of the Children’s Commissioner, We need to talk: access to speech and language therapy, if he will meet with the Local Government Association to discuss the implications for his Department's policies of the findings of that report.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	269599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring more effective support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Ministers from the Department for Education (DfE) regularly meet with local government to discuss issues relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including SLCN.</p><p> </p><p>On 20 May 2019, we held the first SEND ministerial roundtable meeting between ministers from the DfE, Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and key SEND stakeholders to help inform future SEND policy. We will also be using these meetings to help inform the SEND System Leadership Board which aims to improve joint working and strategic commissioning for all children and young people with SEND, including those with SLCN.</p><p> </p><p>On 20 June 2019, the government issued a letter to I CAN and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. That letter responded to the Bercow One Year Anniversary update report, and was co-signed by ministers from the DfE, DHSC and the Ministry of Justice. The letter reaffirms our commitment to supporting children and young people with SLCN, and sets out the key action the government is taking to address SLCN. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 05/07/2019 09:36:56 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1135783

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions the Government has had with the US administration on a potential trade deal after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	271464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>The UK is committed to negotiating an ambitious free trade agreement with the United States as soon as we have left the European Union. The President and Prime Minister have made clear on a number of occasions, including during the recent State Visit, their shared commitment to an ambitious, wide-ranging free trade deal that reflects the strength of our bilateral relationship.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Trade will commence the sixth Trade and Investment Working Group with officials from United States Trade Representative in early-July. This will continue to lay the groundwork for a future potential FTA.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/07/2019 11:23:52 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1135789

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycle to Work Scheme
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 his counterparts in the Devolved Administrations on the promotion of cycle to work schemes.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	271470
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>Cycle to work schemes are employee benefit schemes available throughout the United Kingdom which can make it easier and cheaper for people to cycle to work. The Department has recently published refreshed guidance to employers on how to use them, and on other ways employers can encourage their staff to cycle to work. Department for Transport officials have regular discussions with their counterparts in the Devolved Administrations on policies to promote cycling and walking, and the Department will continue to look for opportunities to promote cycle to work schemes, working with the Devolved Administrations as appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/07/2019 07:47:52 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1135790

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Horse Riding
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 improve road user awareness of safe (a) speeds and (b) distances when overtaking horses.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	271471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>The Highway Code in its current form already mentions horse riders and the need for drivers to exercise special care in relation to them.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the current Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) Safety Review, The Highway Code will be reviewed to help keep cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders safe on the roads.</p><p> </p><p>The full scope of review has yet to be determined but, in accordance with normal practice, it will be conducted in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including those representing equestrians.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/07/2019 07:53:32 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1135887

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: ICT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made a recent assessment of the effect of usage-based telematics products on levels of (a) road safety and (b) environmental sustainability.
tabling member constituency	Heywood and Middleton
tabling member printed	Liz McInnes
uin	271499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport recognises the potential benefits of telematics and other in-vehicle technologies in promoting fuel-efficient driving behaviours, which could save motorists and businesses money and reduce vehicle emissions. In line with our commitment in Government’s ‘Road to Zero’ strategy, the Department has established a technology taskforce with the motoring and insurance industries to explore the role that new vehicle technologies has to play, and put in place appropriate interventions. The Department is also exploring the potential benefits of this technology in reducing the risk of young driver collisions through the Driver 2020 project.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/07/2019 08:02:18 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4342 label Biography information for Liz McInnes

1135891

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Tickets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has (a) plans and (a) a budget allocated to eliminate paper rail tickets from the network; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Gateshead
tabling member printed	Ian Mearns
uin	271412
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>We have not asked train operators to withdraw paper tickets. As a result of our £80m investment in smart ticketing, passengers now have an alternative to the paper ticket across almost all of the network, making buying and using their ticket significantly more convenient. Later this year more options will become available, including travel across different operators. Smart ticketing, as well as changes in passenger preferences, will naturally lead to fewer paper tickets being sold.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 05/07/2019 09:57:45 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4000 label Biography information for Ian Mearns

1135907

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Dartford-Thurrock Crossing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps his Department has taken to reduce the duration of delays at the Dartford Crossing.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	271377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>Highways England are working to deliver improvements to motorists’ journeys around the Dartford Crossing.</p><p> </p><p>Work is nearly complete on the M25 Junction 2 scheme which has been designed to improve the traffic flows from the A2, through the junction and on the approach to the Dartford Crossing. Further junction improvements are also planned to the A2 at Bean and Ebbsfleet junctions. This includes a new bridge for southbound traffic at the Bean junction and a new slip road onto the A2 for eastbound traffic. Highways England will also widen the road that links the two roundabouts at Ebbsfleet junction. Work at these junctions is due to start in March 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England are also designing a scheme to improve A282 Junction 1a. The improvements include adding another lane on the link road between the two roundabouts at Littlebrook. This scheme will deliver benefits to the junction and help improve the flow of traffic on Bob Dunn Way.</p><p> </p><p>A Dartford and Thurrock study has also been completed to identify solutions to reduce congestion which could be delivered in advance of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. Highways England is working with Kent County Council and Thurrock Council to fully review the findings.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Future plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing will provide an additional route across the Thames, significantly adding capacity to the road network.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 271415 question first answered 05/07/2019 10:09:19 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1135908

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Dartford-Thurrock Crossing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to reduce delays on (a) the A2, (b) Bob Dunn Way and (c) other roads approaching the M25 to cross the Dartford Crossing.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	271415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>Highways England are working to deliver improvements to motorists’ journeys around the Dartford Crossing.</p><p> </p><p>Work is nearly complete on the M25 Junction 2 scheme which has been designed to improve the traffic flows from the A2, through the junction and on the approach to the Dartford Crossing. Further junction improvements are also planned to the A2 at Bean and Ebbsfleet junctions. This includes a new bridge for southbound traffic at the Bean junction and a new slip road onto the A2 for eastbound traffic. Highways England will also widen the road that links the two roundabouts at Ebbsfleet junction. Work at these junctions is due to start in March 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England are also designing a scheme to improve A282 Junction 1a. The improvements include adding another lane on the link road between the two roundabouts at Littlebrook. This scheme will deliver benefits to the junction and help improve the flow of traffic on Bob Dunn Way.</p><p> </p><p>A Dartford and Thurrock study has also been completed to identify solutions to reduce congestion which could be delivered in advance of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. Highways England is working with Kent County Council and Thurrock Council to fully review the findings.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Future plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing will provide an additional route across the Thames, significantly adding capacity to the road network.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 271377 question first answered 05/07/2019 10:09:19 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1135953

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Luton
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 ensure a greater number of northbound East Midlands Railway trains stop at (a) Luton and (b) Luton Airport Parkway stations under the new franchise.
tabling member constituency	Luton South
tabling member printed	Mr Gavin Shuker
uin	271428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>As detailed in the East Midlands franchise announcement on 10 April, a new express service will operate between London and Corby. This will provide two trains per hour northbound calling at Luton Airport, Luton, Bedford, Wellingborough and Kettering. The current East Midlands timetable provides one direct train per hour northbound to both Luton and Luton Airport.These modern express trains will also deliver more seats for the passengers on this route.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 05/07/2019 10:17:35 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4013 label Biography information for Mr Gavin Shuker

1136016

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Israel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if he will seek the inclusion of a binding human rights clause in a future free trade agreement with Israel to establish that the (a) relations between the parties and (b) provisions of the agreement shall be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles as is provided for in article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Wigan
tabling member printed	Lisa Nandy
uin	271554
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2019 answer text <p>The UK and Israel signed a trade continuity agreement in February 2019. The UK-Israel Agreement incorporates human rights provisions of the EU-Israel Trade Agreements, without modification.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has a history of protecting and promoting human rights and will continue to do so. We are exploring all options in the design of any future trade agreements.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/07/2019 11:20:23 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	4082 label Biography information for Lisa Nandy