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1168750

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish all data the Department holds on expected noise levels from HS2; and what comparative assessment he has made of those expected noise levels and the World Health Organisation environmental noise guidelines.
tabling member constituency	Chesham and Amersham
tabling member printed	Dame Cheryl Gillan
uin	254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>An assessment of the predicted noise from HS2 trains and associated data was published as part of the HS2 Phase One Environmental Statement (as amended) (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-one-environmental-statement-documents" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-one-environmental-statement-documents</a>) and the HS2 Phase 2a Environmental Statement (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2a-environmental-statement" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2a-environmental-statement</a>). For Phase 2b, the Working Draft Environmental Statement (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2b-working-draft-environmental-statement" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2b-working-draft-environmental-statement</a>) did not include a full assessment but one will be provided in the formal Phase 2b Environmental Statement. HS2 Ltd’s approach to assessing and controlling noise is compliant with WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/01/2020 15:13:41 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	18 label Biography information for Dame Cheryl Gillan

1168792

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of innovation in the delivery of bus services funding; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
uin	343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>In 2018/19, bus operators received around £2.1bn of support from the public sector, with around £1bn of funding for older and disabled people’s concessions and £850m of subsidy for socially necessary services provided by local authorities and funded via MHCLG’s Revenue Support Grant.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Department for Transport provides £250m of support to local authorities and bus operators via Bus Service Operator Grant (BSOG). In October 2019, the Government committed to review how BSOG is paid to ensure it supports the environment and improved passenger journeys.</p><p>In October 2019, the Government published A Better Deal for Bus Users, which sets out the Government’s plans for buses, including providing local authorities with an additional £30m of funding in 2020/21 and publishing a buses strategy.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 13/01/2020 17:15:16 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1168816

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Northern Rail Franchise
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 (a) of the performance of the current franchise with Northern Rail and (b) the level of service provided by Northern Rail to the (i) Glossop to Hadfield line, (ii) Hope Valley line and (iii) Buxton to Manchester line.
tabling member constituency	High Peak
tabling member printed	Robert Largan
uin	359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>Northern’s recent performance has not been satisfactory, particularly in relation to train cancellations. The Rail North Partnership which manages the Northern franchise on behalf of the Department of Transport and Transport for the North is continuously assessing the operator’s performance.</p><p> </p><p>The Public Performance Measure (PPM) – the measure for train punctuality in Britain - for the Glossop to Manchester route which includes Hadfield was 82 per cent from October 13 to November 9. The Sheffield to Manchester route including Hope Valley was 52 per cent following severe weather disruption during this time and the Buxton to Manchester line was 81 per cent. The PPM average for Northern during this period was 71 per cent.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/01/2020 17:19:43 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4852 label Biography information for Robert Largan

1168823

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Hope Valley Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on the proposed investment in the Hope Valley train line.
tabling member constituency	High Peak
tabling member printed	Robert Largan
uin	360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>Network Rail are working with suppliers on the detailed designs for the scheme and are very mindful of the sensitive nature of the National Park.</p><p> </p><p>Work is underway to update the business case for the scheme to inform a final investment decision this Autumn. This is in line with our new approach to rail enhancements to ensure we address the needs of passengers and freight, and that funding commitments appropriately reflect the stage of development of schemes.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/01/2020 15:21:33 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4852 label Biography information for Robert Largan

1168824

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Tintwistle, Hollingworth and Mottram Bypass
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish an update on the planned Mottram bypass and Glossop Spur.
tabling member constituency	High Peak
tabling member printed	Robert Largan
uin	361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>The second Road Investment Strategy will confirm the Government’s plans for the strategic road network. We expect this to be published before the start of the second Road Period on 1 April 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 13/01/2020 15:28:09 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4852 label Biography information for Robert Largan

1168828

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway: Strikes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether South Western Railway has made an application in the last 12 months for reimbursement for revenues lost as a result of official industrial action.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The Department believes the industrial dispute to be counterproductive for all parties concerned and is well aware that this action by the RMT is disproportionate and deliberately designed to hit passengers at one of the busiest times of the year for the railway. We have been monitoring the dispute and the negotiations between SWR and the RMT closely.</p><p> </p><p>South Western Railway has made an application to the Department with regards to industrial action. This matter is subject to commercial confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers are entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme for delays of 15 minutes or more against the published timetable on SWR. The Department are considering all options available to ensure passengers are compensated for this disruption.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 351 353 354 question first answered 07/01/2020 13:41:17 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1168830

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway: Strikes
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 resolve the 27-day strike between South Western Railways and the RMT.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	351
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The Department believes the industrial dispute to be counterproductive for all parties concerned and is well aware that this action by the RMT is disproportionate and deliberately designed to hit passengers at one of the busiest times of the year for the railway. We have been monitoring the dispute and the negotiations between SWR and the RMT closely.</p><p> </p><p>South Western Railway has made an application to the Department with regards to industrial action. This matter is subject to commercial confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers are entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme for delays of 15 minutes or more against the published timetable on SWR. The Department are considering all options available to ensure passengers are compensated for this disruption.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 350 353 354 question first answered 07/01/2020 13:41:17 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1168834

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions his Department has had with South Western Railway; and how many of those discussions were with reference to the current industrial action.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>Under the Franchise Agreement the Department holds meetings with South Western Railway every 4 weeks. These meetings cover several areas of the franchise including performance, safety, finances and current issues.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 07/01/2020 14:00:15 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1168836

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway: Strikes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what provisions are in place to compensate passengers who have been affected by a reduced number of train services as a result of industrial action on South Western Railway.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	353
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The Department believes the industrial dispute to be counterproductive for all parties concerned and is well aware that this action by the RMT is disproportionate and deliberately designed to hit passengers at one of the busiest times of the year for the railway. We have been monitoring the dispute and the negotiations between SWR and the RMT closely.</p><p> </p><p>South Western Railway has made an application to the Department with regards to industrial action. This matter is subject to commercial confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers are entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme for delays of 15 minutes or more against the published timetable on SWR. The Department are considering all options available to ensure passengers are compensated for this disruption.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 350 351 354 question first answered 07/01/2020 13:41:17 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1168837

registered interest
date	20/12/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Western Railway: Strikes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether South Western Railway has received compensation in the last 12 months for reimbursement for revenues lost as a result of industrial action.
tabling member constituency	Twickenham
tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
uin	354
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The Department believes the industrial dispute to be counterproductive for all parties concerned and is well aware that this action by the RMT is disproportionate and deliberately designed to hit passengers at one of the busiest times of the year for the railway. We have been monitoring the dispute and the negotiations between SWR and the RMT closely.</p><p> </p><p>South Western Railway has made an application to the Department with regards to industrial action. This matter is subject to commercial confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers are entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme for delays of 15 minutes or more against the published timetable on SWR. The Department are considering all options available to ensure passengers are compensated for this disruption.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 350 351 353 question first answered 07/01/2020 13:41:17 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson