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1140949

registered interest
date	22/07/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has made to the Mayor of London on the date for the opening of Crossrail.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	280145
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has regular discussions with Transport for London and Crossrail Limited regarding the Crossrail project.</p><p> </p><p>On 25 April 2019, the Crossrail Limited Board announced that it had completed a new plan to complete the outstanding works and bring the Elizabeth Line into passenger service at the earliest possible date.</p><p> </p><p>As many risks and uncertainties remain in the development and testing of the train and signalling systems, Crossrail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London, has identified a six-month delivery window with a midpoint at the end of 2020.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 30/07/2019 10:59:11 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

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

1135909

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 assessment his Department has made of the level of air pollution caused by traffic congestion 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	271416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>Highways England monitor air quality using specialist equipment installed on the Dartford Crossing and surrounding road network. The monthly data they produce forms part of Highways England’s annual Air Quality Management Plan. This informs their strategic assessments and policy.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England do not have monitoring sites outside the Strategic Road Network in the area of the Crossing.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England have also completed a Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project including modelling of air quality.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The results of the modelling suggest that following the opening of LTC there will be no perceptible change in pollutant concentrations along the A2 and on Bob Dunn Way. There would be small improvements in pollutant concentrations along A225, A296, A226, and A296. On the M25 corridor itself, there are predicted to be larger improvements in air pollutant concentrations due to a reduction in congestion.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Development Consent Order application for LTC, Highways England are preparing an Environmental Statement which will include a detailed air quality assessment, to identify the effects and any mitigation measures required. The results of this detailed assessment will be fully reported within the Environmental Statement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 09/07/2019 11:31:59 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1133295

registered interest
date	19/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail Line
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 ensure that there are no further delays to the opening of Crossrail beyond March 2021.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	266792
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>On 25 April 2019, Crossrail Ltd (CRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London, announced that it had agreed a plan to complete the outstanding works and bring the Elizabeth line into passenger service at the earliest possible date.</p><p> </p><p>Given the risks and uncertainties remaining on the project, CRL has identified a six-month delivery window for opening of the central section with a midpoint at the end of 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The revised schedule will continue to be tested by CRL and the CRL Board through a thorough assurance process including close scrutiny from the Project Representative. The schedule will also be subject to challenge from both the Department and TfL as joint Sponsors.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/06/2019 13:01:07 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1133296

registered interest
date	19/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending Crossrail to Ebbsfleet.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	266793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2019 answer text <p>At this crucial stage of the Crossrail project, it is essential that Government remains focused on the full delivery of the current agreed scheme as its priority.</p><p> </p><p>Government is supporting local partners to develop a business case for enhancing transport services between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently announced that they are providing £4.85 million to develop low-cost proposals, subject to suitable housing ambition.</p><p> </p><p>MHCLG have been clear that any transport enhancements would require a strong final business case with a detailed evidence base that demonstrates that the scheme would be technically feasible, offer value for money (including the identification of funding) and deliver ambitious new housing in the area.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/06/2019 12:51:42 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1131012

registered interest
date	10/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Eastern Rail Franchise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress he has made on announcing the successful bidder of the South Eastern Rail Franchise.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	262263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>The South Eastern franchise competition is currently in the evaluation phase. The Department is working to achieve the best possible outcome for passengers and taxpayers, an announcement will be made in due course.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 17/06/2019 15:27:04 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1131013

registered interest
date	10/06/2019
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, pursuant to the Answer of 20 November 2018 to Question 190369, what the average journey time was to cross the Dartford Crossing (a) northbound and (b) southbound at peak times in each of the last six months.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	262264
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2019 answer text <p>The tables below contain average peak hours (6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm) journey time data for the northbound and southbound route which encompasses the Dartford Crossing.</p><p> </p><p>This data covers the most recent 6-month period available and has been produced in line with the commitment made by Highways England in the response to Parliamentary question 190369.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Northbound Route</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>AM Peak (Mins:Seconds)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>PM Peak (Mins:Seconds)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2018</p></td><td><p>07:24</p></td><td><p>12:58</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2018</p></td><td><p>06:35</p></td><td><p>13:22</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September 2018</p></td><td><p>06:36</p></td><td><p>11:09</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October 2018</p></td><td><p>07:06</p></td><td><p>10:27</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November 2018</p></td><td><p>07:54</p></td><td><p>10:09</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December 2018</p></td><td><p>06:32</p></td><td><p>09:05</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Southbound Route</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>AM Peak (Mins:Seconds)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>PM Peak (Mins:Seconds)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2018</p></td><td><p>11:42</p></td><td><p>14:30</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2018</p></td><td><p>10:59</p></td><td><p>13:05</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September 2018</p></td><td><p>10:58</p></td><td><p>12:31</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October 2018</p></td><td><p>11:38</p></td><td><p>13:40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November 2018</p></td><td><p>13:32</p></td><td><p>13:42</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December 2018</p></td><td><p>10:40</p></td><td><p>13:10</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The northbound route is 4.5miles (7.2km) and the southbound route 9.5miles (15.2km). The times shown above is to travel the length of the route.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 14/06/2019 13:35:27 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett