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758065

registered interest
date	06/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the total economic benefit to each region from expansion at Heathrow Airport.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	9106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s latest estimate, published on 2 February, was that a new runway at Heathrow will deliver benefits to passengers and the wider UK economy of up to £61 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Regions across the country should benefit from new destinations, extra seats and increased frequency of service created by increased capacity at Heathrow.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the consultation on the draft Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) the government was clear that further work was underway to update the evidence base, including revised aviation demand forecasts. The Secretary of State for Transport announced on 7 September that there is a need to conduct a short period of further consultation to allow this updated evidence to be taken into account.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 14/09/2017 10:57:32 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

758305

registered interest
date	06/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to prevent the deliberate use of drones to disrupt transport.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	9075
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government takes the safety risks of drones to transport very seriously. We have already taken action on the misuse of drones by improving enforcement of the law, resulting in several successful drone prosecutions. Following consultation, the Government announced in July that it will introduce a registration scheme to increase the accountability of users, explore the potential of raising penalties for current offences and review the powers available to law enforcement agencies to enforce the law.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the flying of drones near sensitive sites is already prohibited. Government has been undertaking a programme of work aimed at improving our defences against drones, with a focus on sensitive and important locations and events. This includes exploration of technological options to detect and counter drones, with trials and demonstrations taking place in order to examine the applicability of various technological options to do so.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 14/09/2017 11:00:29 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

757820

registered interest
date	05/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to introduce proposals for (a) mandatory registration of drones and (b) safety courses for owners of drones.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	8962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2017 answer text <p>Following our public consultation on drones, we announced in July our intention to introduce a registration scheme and mandatory competency testing for all users of drones weighing 250g or more. In doing so, we will increase the accountability of these users and improve their awareness of the rules and regulations, helping to reduce the misuse of drones and protect public safety, security and privacy. Furthermore, anyone using a drone of 250g and above will receive, at minimum, online training on how to fly safely and then be required to pass a short knowledge test in order to prove they have understood the rules.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently considering legislative vehicles to deliver these measures and what further steps may need to be taken.</p><p> </p><p>We will be working with the Civil Aviation Authority and industry partners to develop the detailed standards and requirements for these two policies, to ensure effective and robust systems are put in place, and intend to provide an update soon.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 13/09/2017 16:23:09 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

757823

registered interest
date	05/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles: Registration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to require the registration of drones.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	8980
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2017 answer text <p>Following our public consultation on drones, we announced in July our intention to introduce a registration scheme and mandatory competency testing for all users of drones weighing 250g or more. In doing so, we will increase the accountability of these users and improve their awareness of the rules and regulations, helping to reduce the misuse of drones and protect public safety, security and privacy. Furthermore, anyone using a drone of 250g and above will receive, at minimum, online training on how to fly safely and then be required to pass a short knowledge test in order to prove they have understood the rules.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently considering legislative vehicles to deliver these measures and what further steps may need to be taken.</p><p> </p><p>We will be working with the Civil Aviation Authority and industry partners to develop the detailed standards and requirements for these two policies, to ensure effective and robust systems are put in place, and intend to provide an update soon.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 13/09/2017 16:19:52 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754524

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
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 economic benefits to regions outside of London and the south east of England of an expansion of Heathrow airport over the next three decades.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department has undertaken an economic assessment of the impact of a new runway at Heathrow at a national level, taking account of all areas of the UK.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Regions across the country should benefit from new destinations, extra seats and increased frequency of service created by increased capacity at Heathrow. Enhanced access to international connectivity will be important in supporting regional economic growth. In addition, for regions where domestic air connections to London remain crucial, such as Scotland, expansion will create space for increased frequencies and new links.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 11/09/2017 08:55:37 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754525

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Regional Airports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the value to the national economy of flights from regional airports to Heathrow airport.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Airports Commission published growth forecasts for regional airports for the three shortlisted schemes. The Department has undertaken an economic assessment of the impact of a new runway at Heathrow at a national level, taking account of changes in connectivity across the UK and beyond, and which shows significant economic benefits of up to £61 billion.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 11/09/2017 08:00:31 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754526

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
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 economic benefits to the UK of the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s latest estimate, published on 2 February, was that a new runway at Heathrow will deliver benefits to passengers and the wider UK economy of up to £61 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Regions across the country should benefit from new destinations, extra seats and increased frequency of service created by increased capacity at Heathrow. Heathrow expansion is also expected to deliver tens of thousands of additional local jobs by 2030, and while it is not possible to precisely quantify the impacts on regional jobs and GDP, expanding airport capacity in the South East will support economic growth in the UK’s regions.</p><p> </p><p>Nevertheless, as part of the consultation on the draft Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) the government was clear that further work was underway to update the evidence base, including revised aviation demand forecasts. The Secretary of State for Transport announced on 7 September that there is a need to conduct a short period of further consultation to allow this updated evidence to be taken into account.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 11/09/2017 14:03:19 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754687

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of aircraft on air quality levels in the area surrounding Heathrow airport.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>There are 22 air quality monitoring sites in the area surrounding Heathrow Airport, with monitors measuring a variety of pollutants from all sources. Emissions from aircraft are a ground-level air quality concern when the aircraft are below an altitude of 1000 feet above the ground. Therefore while aircraft do affect air quality levels in the immediate vicinity of the airport, factors other than aircraft have a greater contributory effect.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 10:43:23 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754692

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of additional flight paths at Heathrow on levels of (a) noise, (b) air quality and (c) health in local communities.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>Alongside the publication of the Draft Airports National Policy Statement on 2 February 2017, the Department also published an Appraisal of Sustainability and Health Impact Analysis. The Department’s assessment of the potential impacts of a new runway at Heathrow on noise, air quality and health are set out in those documents.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 11:10:35 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

754889

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of improvements to surface access infrastructure at airports in (a) London and (b) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
uin	6477
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government expects, as set out in its Aviation Policy Framework 2013, that the cost of upgrading or enhancing road, rail or other transport networks or services where there is a need to cope with additional passengers travelling to and from an expanding or growing airport should be met by the promoter. Where proposed projects have wider beneficiaries, the Government will consider the need for additional public funding on a case by case basis.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 09:57:20 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park