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889875

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ombudsman
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for the Rail Ombudsman to commence operations.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	136927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>The Rail Delivery Group is finalising the procurement of a specialist ombudsman provider to run the Rail Ombudsman. The identity of the successful bidder is expected to be announced shortly, following which the timetable for the commencement of the scheme will be clearly established. However, we have been clear we are expecting it to be up and running by the end of the year.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/05/2018 16:24:59 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

889899

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling: Road Traffic Offences
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 27 March 2018 to Question 133895, when his Department plans to respond to the Cycle Safety Review, published on 9 March 2018.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	136951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2018 answer text <p>The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy Safety Review: Call for Evidence was published on 9 March 2018 and will close on 1 June 2018. The Department for Transport intends to publish a summary of responses and next steps in the Autumn.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 01/05/2018 11:25:34 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

890007

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps Network Rail is taking to improve power supply on the East Coast Main Line.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	137059
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>Over £150m has already been spent in upgrading the East Coast power supply since 2014 to enable additional Thameslink services, currently being introduced, and the introduction of Intercity Express Trains (Class 800 and 801) through the East Coast franchise from December 2018. A further upgrade on the East Coast power supply is planned which will enable the full roll out of new Intercity Express Trains which will bring greater capacity, improved customer experience, faster journeys and more direct connections for passengers.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/05/2018 16:29:46 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

890008

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to the public purse of upgrading the power supply on the East Coast Main Line to ensure that the network is ready for the full roll-out of Class 800 and Class 801 trains.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	137060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>Network Rail is currently designing a second phase of the power upgrade and the Department expects to receive updated designs and costs in early 2019. The Department will consider the cost for this second power upgrade in line with the new Rail Enhancements Pipeline decision making process published on 20th March.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/05/2018 16:34:07 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

890010

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line: Digital Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department and Network Rail are taking to make the East Coast Main Line a digital railway.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	137062
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>Currently, the Department for Transport are discussing with Network Rail signalling options on the East Coast Main Line. These discussions will take into consideration how we can deliver most passenger benefits and offer best value for money.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/05/2018 16:27:43 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

890012

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps Network Rail are taking to reduce journey times on the East Coast Main Line.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	137064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>The Department continues to work with Network Rail to deliver the East Coast Main Line Enhancements Programme which will enable entry into service of a new fleet of trains through the Intercity Express Programme. Together these will deliver increased capacity, reliability and reduced journey times to destinations along the east coast. The industry is working together to ensure that the timetable improvements expected on the East Coast Main Line are delivered.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 02/05/2018 16:32:04 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

890080

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Conferences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Red Ensign Group conference 2018 is planned to take place; whether officials of his Department plan to attend that conference; and what the cost to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency is of (a) supporting and (b) attending that conference.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	137130
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>The Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference will take place between 12 and 14 June 2018 in Guernsey.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will attend the Conference to co-chair the event and to administer the secretariat for the working agenda. Representatives from MCA’s UK Ship Register will also attend alongside representatives from the 12 UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies which operate British shipping registries.</p><p> </p><p>The travel and accommodation costs for MCA personnel attending the Conference will be approximately £8,520. There are no supporting costs to the MCA for the Conference which are funded by the Bailiwick of Guernsey in its role as host.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 30/04/2018 14:10:36 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner

890096

registered interest
date	23/04/2018
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 plans to take to reduce delays at the Dartford Crossing.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	David Evennett
uin	137146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government recognises that further work is needed to address the congestion experienced at and around the Dartford Crossing and has committed £10m on measures to improve the traffic flow and reduce delays. This includes improvements to the A282 Junction 1a by Highways England working in collaboration with Kent County Council, and work on the M25 Junction 2 to help reduce congestion south of the crossing is due to start imminently.</p><p> </p><p>These were part of the preferred route announcement for the new Lower Thames Crossing that aims to provide more than 70 per cent of additional capacity and a long-term solution to help relieve congestion at the Dartford Crossing.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside this, a Dartford - Thurrock study will identify further proposals to reduce congestion that could be delivered in advance of the opening of the Lower Thames Crossing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 30/04/2018 11:15:51 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

887872

registered interest
date	20/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Traffic Offences: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on introducing tighter measures for companies that employ drivers so that such companies are automatically informed when an employee is convicted of a motoring offence and subsequently loses their professional driving licence; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham East
tabling member printed	Mr Chris Leslie
uin	136867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>There are no plans for the Secretary of State to hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice about measures of this kind.</p><p> </p><p>The Driver and Vehicle and Licencing Agency (DVLA) does not hold or ask for details of where drivers work. In the haulage sector, some drivers are self-employed or work through agencies on short-term contracts for a variety of different companies.</p><p> </p><p>All employers have a duty to check their employees’ licences regularly; the DVLA advises that this should be done at least once every three months and they can do so using the DVLA’s free licence check service.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 30/04/2018 11:09:48 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	422 label Biography information for Mr Chris Leslie

887878

registered interest
date	20/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that taxis and private hire vehicles are accessible to people with disabilities.
tabling member constituency	Cheltenham
tabling member printed	Alex Chalk
uin	136873
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>Accessible taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are essential for helping many disabled people to remain independent and complete door-to-door journeys.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017 we commenced legislation to ensure wheelchair users receive the support they require and are not charged extra when taking taxis and PHVs, and later in the year we plan to review the reasons why some drivers continue to refuse passengers with assistance dogs, and the efficacy of actions to prevent such behaviour.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately however, local licensing authorities should use their existing powers to ensure that taxi and PHV fleets reflect the needs of passengers, that drivers understand the rights and requirements of disabled people, and that robust action is taken against drivers who discriminate illegally against them.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 30/04/2018 11:12:39 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk