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1504660
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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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 Darlington Station more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the proposed station renewal for Darlington will be completed by the time of the bi-centennial celebrations of the Darlington and Stockton Railway in 2025. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Harris of Richmond more like this
uin HL2119 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-16more like thismore than 2022-09-16
answer text <p>Following close work between the Department, Network Rail and Tees Valley Combined Authority, a Full Business Case for a package of interventions at Darlington Station has recently been submitted for consideration. This is currently being reviewed as part of the process for determining if delivery funding will be awarded for the scheme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-16T11:24:57.457Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-16T11:24:57.457Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2505
label Biography information for Baroness Harris of Richmond more like this
1504694
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Transport: East of England more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their estimated cost of (1) the new 16km dual carriageway linking the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire to the A428 Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire in respect of which a development consent order has recently been issued, and (2) the proposed East West Rail line between Bedford and Cambridge; what is the latest benefit-to-cost ratio of each; and how decisions about these projects will contribute to their net zero carbon target for transport. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL2064 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-16more like thismore than 2022-09-16
answer text <p>The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is part of National Highways’ investment into the country’s road network committed in Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) and will be funded by HMT. It is expected to cost between £810 million to £950 million.</p><p>The economic assessment is summarised in terms of the benefit/cost ratio (BCR). National Highways’ BCR shows that for every £1 spent on the Scheme there will be £1.90 returned to society in benefits.</p><p>National Highways has three strong commitments to lowering carbon emissions; corporate carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, construction and maintenance emissions to net zero by 2040, and all road users to net zero by 2050. Progressing the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is contributing to National Highways’ Net Zero Plan.</p><p>The case for East West Rail between Bedford and Cambridge is currently under review. The Government will be providing an update on both the cost and business case in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2022-09-16T11:25:20.787Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-16T11:25:20.787Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1504695
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Newquay Cornwall Airport more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will review the terms of the public service obligation arrangements to support flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay when operators are prepared to operate flights on a commercial basis on the same routes. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL2065 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-14more like thismore than 2022-09-14
answer text <p>We recognise and value the importance of regional connectivity. Flybe's planned flights from Newquay adds a new route into Heathrow and capacity to Manchester.</p><p>UK policy on public service obligations (PSOs) protects existing routes into London, with no viable alternative, that are in danger of being lost, under which DfT and Cornwall Council fund the Gatwick route. We work closely with funding partners and local stakeholders to review on-going performance and future operations of PSOs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2022-09-14T13:55:04.69Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-14T13:55:04.69Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1504697
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Eurostar: Ashford International Station more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the decision by Eurostar not to have any of its trains calling at Ashford International station on the economy of east Kent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL2066 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answer text <p>Eurostar’s decision to temporarily not stop at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations was a commercial decision taken by Eurostar in response to the severe decline in passenger numbers.</p><p>The Government engages very regularly with Eurostar and continues to monitor very closely the continued impact of COVID-19 on the international rail sector, as well as the decisions taken by companies in response. The Government is keen to see the reinstatement of services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet once it is reasonably possible and commercially viable to do so.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2022-09-20T13:18:54.303Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-20T13:18:54.303Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1504698
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 M1: Closures more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many closures, on what dates, and for what duration, occurred on the M1 motorway from 1 to 21 August; and what was the reason for reducing the M1 to one lane between junctions 24 and 25 (northbound) on the evening of 12 August and the morning of 13 August; and what work was undertaken during that closure in the coned off area of the motorway. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blunkett more like this
uin HL2071 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-14more like thismore than 2022-09-14
answer text <p>The information requested can only be provided at a disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-14T13:54:36.06Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-14T13:54:36.06Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
395
label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
1504703
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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: Electrification more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the contribution the lack of electrified diversionary routes makes to delays on railways; and what investment plans, if any, they have to deal with such situations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL2076 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answer text <p>Since 2010, more than 1,200 miles of electrification has been delivered in Great Britain, including almost 800 miles in England and Wales in the last four years.</p><p>This increases the number of routes which can be used by electric trains, with further investment in electrification planned.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2022-09-20T09:47:48.137Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-20T09:47:48.137Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1504738
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Inland Waterways: Bridges more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the job creation and recreational opportunities of repairing broken swing bridges to allow access to inland waterways; and whether they will direct Peel Ports to repair the swing bridge in Faversham. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill more like this
uin HL2149 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-15more like thismore than 2022-09-15
answer text <p>The Department has not made any specific assessment of job creation and recreational opportunities related to the repair of Faversham swing bridge. The Department has, however, been instrumental in encouraging all parties to work together and find a mutually acceptable resolution and will continue to do so.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-15T10:35:01.943Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-15T10:35:01.943Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4214
label Biography information for Lord Palmer of Childs Hill more like this
1504742
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Infrastructure: North Wales 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 he is taking steps to assess the potential wider impact of (a) HS2 and (b) other infrastructure projects on regional economic activity in North Wales. more like this
tabling member constituency Ynys Môn more like this
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Virginia Crosbie more like this
uin 47710 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
answer text <p>By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so that they become even more attractive locations for business investment. The Crewe Northern Connection would improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, potentially bringing many passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London. Our plans will enhance connectivity to much of the West Midlands, Cheshire and North Wales not directly served by HS2.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Witney more like this
answering member printed Robert Courts more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-08T12:56:42.207Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:56:42.207Z
answering member
4589
label Biography information for Robert Courts more like this
tabling member
4859
label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie more like this
1504840
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Hammersmith Bridge: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their long-term funding settlement with Transport for London, what discussions they have had as part of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce about when the Bridge will re-open to motor traffic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hodgson of Abinger more like this
uin HL2122 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-06more like thismore than 2022-09-06
answer text <p>The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), the Government, and Transport for London (TfL) are committed to reopening Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic. LBHF is developing a business case for the second stage of repair work to the structure, which will allow the bridge to re-open to motor traffic. This business case will set out the engineering options to do so, including the costs and timelines for the project.</p><p> </p><p>A further meeting of the Taskforce will be considered when members put forward substantive agenda items for discussion. The Taskforce publishes a report of each meeting on the Government website.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2022-09-06T15:15:52.377Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-06T15:15:52.377Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4301
label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger more like this
1504844
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government to list the restrictive practices they believe exist in the railway industry which hinder its efficiency and modernisation. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lee of Trafford more like this
uin HL2131 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answer text <p>The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, published May 2021, identified six key problems with our railways:</p><ul><li>The rail sector too often loses sight of its customers, both passengers and freight;</li><li>It is missing opportunities to meet the needs of the communities it serves;</li><li>It is fragmented, and accountabilities are not always clear;</li><li>The sector lacks clear strategic direction;</li><li>It needs to become more productive and tackle long-term costs;</li><li>It struggles to innovate and adapt.</li></ul><p> </p><p>There are outdated working practices preventing passengers getting the service they pay for and deserve and making the railway cost more than it should to run. To provide funding for an affordable pay rise, we need to leave these outdated working practices in the past and create a railway fit for the future.</p><p> </p><p>For instance, under an agreement dating back to 1919, Sunday working is voluntary for most of the railway, leaving operators short staffed and unable to cope with the surge in popularity for weekend travel post-pandemic. Whilst working practices in track maintenance are years behind other sectors and prevents us running the best possible train service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-20T16:01:07.187Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-20T16:01:07.187Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
1132
label Biography information for Lord Lee of Trafford more like this