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1664617

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date	13/10/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of emissions produced by private jets on the UK's ability to reach its net zero target.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	202470
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Transport’s Jet Zero Strategy shows that the sector can achieve net zero aviation, which includes business aviation, by 2050 without government intervention to limit aviation growth. To support this the Department for Transport recently published independent research to establish a baseline of carbon emissions emitted by the General Aviation (GA) sector, which included private jets. It highlighted the need for the sector to focus on new fuels and technology, which have economic and social benefits, without limiting demand.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/10/2023 11:51:49 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1664627

registered interest
date	13/10/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Greater London
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of train stations to disabled people in (a) London and (b) Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	202480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2023 answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring disabled passengers, including visually impaired people, can use public transport confidently. The Department for Transport recently completed an accessibility audit of all 2,577 stations including in London and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 20/10/2023 14:39:03 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1651544

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to help support (a) blind and (b) other people to purchase rail tickets following the closure of ticket offices.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	193170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2023 answer text <p>When proposing major changes to ticket office opening hours, including closures, operators are required to take into account the adequacy of the proposed alternatives in relation to the needs of passengers who are disabled; and to include this in the notice of the proposal sent to other operators and passenger groups. We would also expect operators to consider other equality related needs and make this clear in their consultation.</p><p> </p><p>No currently staffed station will be unstaffed as a result of industry changes, and train operators will ensure staff are well located to meet passenger needs in future. This will include assisting those who need additional support and cannot or do not want to use digital tickets.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 13/07/2023 11:08:09 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1651129

registered interest
date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
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 potential impact of rail ticket office closures on the accessibility of railway travel for (a) elderly and (b) disabled people.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	193033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2023 answer text <p>When proposing major changes to ticket office opening hours, including closures, operators are required to take into account the adequacy of the proposed alternatives in relation to the needs of passengers who are disabled; and to include this in the notice of the proposal sent to other operators and passenger groups. We would also expect operators to consider other equality related needs and make this clear in their consultation.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that many passengers value the services provided by staff at ticket offices and the Department recently hosted roundtable discussions with industry and accessibility and transport groups to discuss this matter. We continue to engage with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.</p><p> </p><p>No currently staffed station will be unstaffed as a result of industry changes, and train operators will ensure staff are well located to meet passenger needs in future. This will include assisting those who need additional support and cannot or do not want to use digital tickets.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 12/07/2023 13:12:23 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1651130

registered interest
date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Southeastern Trains: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department held discussions with Southeastern on ticket office closures before 1 December 2022.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	193034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2023 answer text <p>The Department has regular meetings with Southeastern, as it does with all train operating companies, to discuss a wide range of topics. Southeastern’s proposals around ticket offices, like those of the rest of the industry’s, represent a real opportunity to update and improve the way they deliver for today’s customers in the most efficient and effective way.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 13/07/2023 07:26:21 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman previous answer version 87313 answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1651131

registered interest
date	07/07/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Southeastern Trains: Ticket Offices
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 potential impact of ticket office closures on job security at Southeastern.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	193035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2023 answer text <p>The rail industry will work to avoid compulsory redundancies by redeploying existing staff and offering voluntary redundancy for those who do not wish to transition to a multi-skilled role. Exact arrangements will vary by train operator and station and are subject to ongoing discussions with staff and their trades union representatives.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 12/07/2023 13:29:43 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1627286

registered interest
date	12/05/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Docklands Light Railways: Thamesmead
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 for creation of new jobs by extending the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	184861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2023 answer text <p>I refer the Member to the answer I gave to UIN 184758.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 17/05/2023 11:08:06 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1627106

registered interest
date	11/05/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the local economic benefits derived from extending the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	184758
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2023 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). This includes management of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and air quality policy in London.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden grouped question UIN 184759 184761 question first answered 16/05/2023 11:36:21 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1627107

registered interest
date	11/05/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead
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 impact on air quality of extending the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	184759
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2023 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). This includes management of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and air quality policy in London.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden grouped question UIN 184758 184761 question first answered 16/05/2023 11:36:21 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1627109

registered interest
date	11/05/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead
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 impact on small and medium businesses of extending the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	184761
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2023 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). This includes management of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and air quality policy in London.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden grouped question UIN 184758 184759 question first answered 16/05/2023 11:36:21 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare