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798595

registered interest
date	01/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Golborne
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 (a) feasibility, (b) cost and (c) social and economic benefit of reopening Golborne railway station.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116989
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department has made no such assessment at the current time regarding re-opening Golborne railway station.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, the Government is working with local authorities and other partners to identify the best new rail projects that can unlock new housing and economic growth, ease overcrowding, meet future demand and offer good value for money.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/12/2017 11:29:13 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

797798

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Greater Manchester
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 29 November 2017 to Question 114759, on railways: Greater Manchester, how Leigh will benefit from improved rail connectivity in the Greater Manchester area.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2017 answer text <p>Leigh will benefit from the improvements to be delivered to services at its nearest rail stations including Atherton, which will see an increase in the level of weekday train service to four trains per hour using newly refurbished trains.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/12/2017 11:13:09 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

797415

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
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
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 29 November 2017 to Question 114943, whether his Department has set a target for the proportion of resources manufactured in the UK that will be used to construct High Speed 2.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>As referred to in the response to Question 114943, HS2 Ltd has made it a priority to engage with British firms through trade associations and business networks so that they are ready to compete for the opportunities offered by HS2 as part of an open, fair and transparent procurement process, which will deliver best value for money for the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>The current HS2 Tier 1 supply chain is comprised of 1,498 suppliers, of which 98 per cent are UK suppliers (based on postcode of registered address) and 69 per cent are small and medium size enterprise suppliers (based on turnover). A significant component in High Speed 2 construction will be that of steel. The Secretary of State has said that he expects to match the existing record of 95 per cent of steel in rail being UK steel.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/12/2017 09:09:05 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

797416

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Leigh
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 29 November 2017 to Question 114759, on railways: Greater Manchester, whether as part of the range of issues discussed his Department discussed with Transport for the North and Transport for Greater Manchester transport connectivity in Leigh was specifically discussed.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116379
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular meetings with Transport for the North and Transport for Greater Manchester, where a range of issues are discussed.</p><p> </p><p>We do not comment on the issues that are discussed at individual meetings.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/12/2017 08:40:08 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

795758

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Leigh
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 28 November 2017 to Question 114760, on railways: Leigh, whether his Department will commit to make an assessment of the costs and benefits of a direct train line and station to the town of Leigh.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s policy is that it is for local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to determine the best way to meet local transport needs and take the first step in evaluating benefits and prioritising available resources. We are happy to work with promoters to develop their scheme to ensure that it is deliverable and gives value for money as well as being affordable.</p><p> </p><p>Promoters of new stations are directed to the recent research document published by the Campaign for Better Transport “Expanding the Railways”. Endorsed by the Department, this provides advice and guidance to organisations seeking to open or reopen railway lines and stations.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 116107 question first answered 06/12/2017 16:03:43 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

795759

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Leigh
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 28 November to Question 114760, on railway: Leigh, what criteria his Department uses to commission an assessment into the costs and benefits of a direct train line and station to an area.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	116107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s policy is that it is for local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to determine the best way to meet local transport needs and take the first step in evaluating benefits and prioritising available resources. We are happy to work with promoters to develop their scheme to ensure that it is deliverable and gives value for money as well as being affordable.</p><p> </p><p>Promoters of new stations are directed to the recent research document published by the Campaign for Better Transport “Expanding the Railways”. Endorsed by the Department, this provides advice and guidance to organisations seeking to open or reopen railway lines and stations.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 116106 question first answered 06/12/2017 16:03:43 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

795369

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport
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 improve transport links between inner cities and suburban towns.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	115790
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government has announced a £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund to improve intra-urban connectivity within English city regions and boost productivity. Half of the fund will be allocated to the six mayoral combined authorities on a per capita basis, with the remainder allocated by competition.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/12/2017 14:07:01 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

792974

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Greater Manchester
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with (a) Transport for the North and (b) Transport for Greater Manchester on rail connectivity​ in Leigh; and what steps he is taking to improve rail connectivity in that region.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	114759
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Transport for the North (TfN) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), where a range of issues are discussed.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s Rail investment and HS2 programmes will lead to improved connectivity for the Greater Manchester area, including Wigan, Warrington, Bolton and central Manchester. Leigh will benefit from this.</p><p> </p><p>TfGM are advancing their wider plans for connectivity across the city region through their Greater Manchester 2040 Transport Strategy and TfN has now been established as a statutory sub-national transport body to assess transport priorities in the region.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/11/2017 10:22:47 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

792975

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Leigh
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 potential costs and benefits of installing a rail line and station to the town of Leigh.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	114760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has not made an assessment of the potential costs and benefits of installing a rail line and station to the town of Leigh.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s policy is that it is for local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to determine the best way to meet local transport needs and take the first step in evaluating benefits and prioritising available resources. It would be for Transport for Greater Manchester to develop such plans and seek funding opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 28/11/2017 11:40:11 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

793158

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
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: Procurement
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 the delivery of High Speed 2 uses resources manufactured in the UK; and what the Government's target is for the proportion of such resources manufactured in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	114943
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>HS2 Ltd has made it a priority to engage with British firms through trade associations and business networks so that they are ready to compete for the opportunities offered by HS2 as part of an open, fair and transparent procurement process. The HS2 procurement process has energised the supply chain and created opportunities for businesses large and small right across the country.</p><p> </p><p>HS2 Ltd ensures an open and fair procurement process which complies with UK procurement law and Government policies, including those for steel.</p><p> </p><p>It is estimated that 25,000 jobs will be supported by the construction of HS2, including 2,000 new apprenticeships.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/11/2017 10:25:52 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt