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1188869
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading High Speed 2 Line: Coronavirus 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 suspend all HS2 (a) preparation and (b) construction work during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesham and Amersham more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
uin 38409 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government’s current policy is that construction activity, including HS2, should continue where it can be undertaken in accordance with the Public Health England guidance and industry best practice. I have asked HS2 Ltd to work closely with their construction partners to ensure compliance with these guidelines in order to protect local communities and their workforce. Sites will not operate where this cannot be achieved.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T13:31:32.04Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T13:31:32.04Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
18
label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
1189135
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving Tests: Coronavirus 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 the Government will extend the validity period of learner driver theory test certificates to ensure learner drivers who cannot take a practical driving test as a result of the outbreak of covid-19 do not have to retake the theory test. more like this
tabling member constituency Harlow more like this
tabling member printed
Robert Halfon more like this
uin 38624 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department for Transport is aware of the issue of theory tests that are about to expire shortly. We are currently considering options on this matter. People can still apply for an emergency practical driving test if their work is critical to the COVID-19 response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T15:46:54.107Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T15:46:54.107Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
3985
label Biography information for Robert Halfon more like this
1188205
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Testing 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 provisions he is putting in place for key workers not able to secure an annual MOT test for their vehicle before 30 March 2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West more like this
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 37728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Drivers, including key workers, whose vehicles were due an MOT up to and including 29 March 2020 will need to get their vehicle tested if they need to use it.</p><p>MOT centres and garages are allowed to stay open to carry out MOTs, and retests, of vehicles that had an MOT due before 30 March 2020. Garages can also stay open to carry out essential repairs or services.</p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has provided advice to MOT garages on what they can do to limit the spread of the coronavirus by:</p><ul><li><p>following social distancing advice and keeping at least 2 metres between customers and members of staff at all times;</p></li><li><p>reminding employees and customers to wash their hands for 20 seconds more frequently than normal;</p></li><li><p>frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are touched regularly;</p></li><li><p>using seat covers and new disposable gloves for every test;</p></li><li><p>avoiding handling cash and instead use mobile or contactless card payments where possible (the contactless payment limit in the UK increased from £30 to £45 on 1 April 2020); and</p></li><li><p>the MOT centre not issuing a paper copy of the MOT certificate (a copy of the certificate can be downloaded after the test).</p></li></ul><p>A vehicle cannot be driven on the road if the MOT has run out. The only exceptions to this are driving to a pre-arranged MOT test, and driving to or from somewhere for repairs to be carried out.</p><p>MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by six months if the MOT test was due on or after 30 March 2020, but it is essential that vehicles are kept in a roadworthy condition and safe to drive.</p><p>The introduction of MOT exemptions for cars, motorcycles and light vans required new legislation. It was not possible for this legislation to come into effect before 30 March, or for it to be applied retrospectively.</p><p>The Department for Transport is working with insurers and the police to make sure people are not unfairly penalised for not being able to get an MOT whilst they are unable to do so.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T15:44:03.33Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T15:44:03.33Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1188382
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading A63: Kingston upon Hull 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 make a decision on the A63 improvement scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle more like this
tabling member printed
Emma Hardy more like this
uin 37821 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Secretary of State will lay a Written Ministerial Statement in Parliament announcing a new date for the A63 Castle Street Improvement Hull - Development Consent Order.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T15:41:00.673Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T15:41:00.673Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
4645
label Biography information for Emma Hardy more like this
1188403
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: 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, how much money will be allocated from the £2.5 billion pothole fund to each local authority in (a) England and (b) Staffordshire. more like this
tabling member constituency Burton more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Griffiths more like this
uin 37840 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Funding for 2020/21 for individual authorities in England and Staffordshire from the £2.5 billion Pothole Fund will be announced shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T16:27:04.587Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T16:27:04.587Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
4773
label Biography information for Kate Kniveton more like this
1188529
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading High Speed 2 Line: Coronavirus 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 steps he (a) has taken and (b) is taking to ensure that HS2 workers observe social distancing requirements; and if he will he make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesham and Amersham more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
uin 37363 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government’s current policy is that construction activity should continue where it can be undertaken in accordance with the Public Health England guidance and industry best practice. I have asked HS2 Ltd to work closely with their construction partners to ensure compliance with these guidelines in order to protect their workforce and local communities. Sites will not operate where this cannot be achieved.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T14:12:23.66Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T14:12:23.66Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
18
label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
1188602
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Key Workers 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 take steps with train operating companies to compensate key workers commuting to work by train using a reduced train service during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency St Albans more like this
tabling member printed
Daisy Cooper more like this
uin 37932 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We greatly value the vital role that our heroic key workers are playing, which is why we are focused on protecting the public transport services they rely upon to get to and from work.</p><p> </p><p>We have taken decisive action to financially support rail operators to ensure services can continue to operate.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers are entitled to claim delay compensation in the normal way for delays experienced against the new timetables.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T16:16:52.427Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T16:16:52.427Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
4769
label Biography information for Daisy Cooper more like this
1188629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading High Speed 2 Line: Coronavirus 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 (a) assurances were sought and (b) undertakings were obtained from each of the companies and consortia given notice to proceed on HS2 construction on 15 April 2020 that their financial position was not at risk as a result of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesham and Amersham more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
uin 37364 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The contracting organisations associated with the notice to proceed instruction given by HS2 Ltd are formed of joint ventures. All of the Joint Ventures that have received a Notice to Proceed are joint and severally liable for their contractual requirements and therefore provide mitigation to any financial risk that materialises. Each contracting company was also required to provide a Parent Company Guarantee from a parent of sufficient financial standing.</p><p> </p><p>Both the contracting companies and Parent Companies have had their financial standing tested and scrutinised during both procurement and then again at the point of award for their contracts. Since the point of award HS2 Ltd have continuously monitored financial indicators.</p><p> </p><p>In the run up to notice to proceed, at which point the Covid-19 outbreak materially impacted operations, the contracting structures negotiated with the joint venture organisations were moderated to recognise the event.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T13:49:02.387Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T13:49:02.387Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
18
label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
1188630
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Public Transport: Coronavirus 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 estimate his Department has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on levels of demand for public transport. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesham and Amersham more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
uin 37365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Latest data on public transport usage is made available each day as part of the daily coronavirus update. The data and slides can be found at the following webpage</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/slides-and-datasets-to-accompany-coronavirus-press-conferences</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochester and Strood more like this
answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T15:21:38.38Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T15:21:38.38Z
answering member
4487
label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst more like this
tabling member
18
label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
1188631
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Coronavirus 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 Office for Budget Responsibility's 14 April 2020 finding that GDP could fall by 35 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, whether his Department has made an assessment of the economic effect of the covid-19 outbreak on levels of demand for railway travel. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesham and Amersham more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this
uin 37366 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>This crisis will have a long-lasting impact on our society – but it is too early to predict what that may mean in practice. There are a number of factors that will determine the demand for rail travel, including when lockdown restrictions are lifted, the nature of social distancing guidelines put in place going forward, and how people’s attitudes towards rail travel may have changed.</p><p> </p><p>In the short term, we have stabilised the industry to ensure essential services are still running, and goods and rail passengers can get where they are needed most.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T16:19:40.233Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T16:19:40.233Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
18
label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan more like this