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1504660

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Darlington Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the proposed station renewal for Darlington will be completed by the time of the bi-centennial celebrations of the Darlington and Stockton Railway in 2025.
tabling member printed	Baroness Harris of Richmond
uin	HL2119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2022 answer text <p>Following close work between the Department, Network Rail and Tees Valley Combined Authority, a Full Business Case for a package of interventions at Darlington Station has recently been submitted for consideration. This is currently being reviewed as part of the process for determining if delivery funding will be awarded for the scheme.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/09/2022 11:24:57 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2505 label Biography information for Baroness Harris of Richmond

1504694

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: East of England
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their estimated cost of (1) the new 16km dual carriageway linking the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire to the A428 Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire in respect of which a development consent order has recently been issued, and (2) the proposed East West Rail line between Bedford and Cambridge; what is the latest benefit-to-cost ratio of each; and how decisions about these projects will contribute to their net zero carbon target for transport.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2022 answer text <p>The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is part of National Highways’ investment into the country’s road network committed in Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) and will be funded by HMT. It is expected to cost between £810 million to £950 million.</p><p>The economic assessment is summarised in terms of the benefit/cost ratio (BCR). National Highways’ BCR shows that for every £1 spent on the Scheme there will be £1.90 returned to society in benefits.</p><p>National Highways has three strong commitments to lowering carbon emissions; corporate carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, construction and maintenance emissions to net zero by 2040, and all road users to net zero by 2050. Progressing the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is contributing to National Highways’ Net Zero Plan.</p><p>The case for East West Rail between Bedford and Cambridge is currently under review. The Government will be providing an update on both the cost and business case in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/09/2022 11:25:20 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1504695

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Newquay Cornwall Airport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will review the terms of the public service obligation arrangements to support flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay when operators are prepared to operate flights on a commercial basis on the same routes.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>We recognise and value the importance of regional connectivity. Flybe's planned flights from Newquay adds a new route into Heathrow and capacity to Manchester.</p><p>UK policy on public service obligations (PSOs) protects existing routes into London, with no viable alternative, that are in danger of being lost, under which DfT and Cornwall Council fund the Gatwick route. We work closely with funding partners and local stakeholders to review on-going performance and future operations of PSOs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/09/2022 13:55:04 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1504697

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Eurostar: Ashford International Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the decision by Eurostar not to have any of its trains calling at Ashford International station on the economy of east Kent.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2066
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>Eurostar’s decision to temporarily not stop at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations was a commercial decision taken by Eurostar in response to the severe decline in passenger numbers.</p><p>The Government engages very regularly with Eurostar and continues to monitor very closely the continued impact of COVID-19 on the international rail sector, as well as the decisions taken by companies in response. The Government is keen to see the reinstatement of services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet once it is reasonably possible and commercially viable to do so.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/09/2022 13:18:54 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1504698

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	M1: Closures
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many closures, on what dates, and for what duration, occurred on the M1 motorway from 1 to 21 August; and what was the reason for reducing the M1 to one lane between junctions 24 and 25 (northbound) on the evening of 12 August and the morning of 13 August; and what work was undertaken during that closure in the coned off area of the motorway.
tabling member printed	Lord Blunkett
uin	HL2071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The information requested can only be provided at a disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/09/2022 13:54:36 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	395 label Biography information for Lord Blunkett

1504703

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Electrification
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the contribution the lack of electrified diversionary routes makes to delays on railways; and what investment plans, if any, they have to deal with such situations.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL2076
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>Since 2010, more than 1,200 miles of electrification has been delivered in Great Britain, including almost 800 miles in England and Wales in the last four years.</p><p>This increases the number of routes which can be used by electric trains, with further investment in electrification planned.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/09/2022 09:47:48 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1504738

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Inland Waterways: Bridges
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the job creation and recreational opportunities of repairing broken swing bridges to allow access to inland waterways; and whether they will direct Peel Ports to repair the swing bridge in Faversham.
tabling member printed	Lord Palmer of Childs Hill
uin	HL2149
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2022 answer text <p>The Department has not made any specific assessment of job creation and recreational opportunities related to the repair of Faversham swing bridge. The Department has, however, been instrumental in encouraging all parties to work together and find a mutually acceptable resolution and will continue to do so.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 15/09/2022 10:35:01 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4214 label Biography information for Lord Palmer of Childs Hill

1504742

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Infrastructure: North Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to assess the potential wider impact of (a) HS2 and (b) other infrastructure projects on regional economic activity in North Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ynys Môn
tabling member printed	Virginia Crosbie
uin	47710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so that they become even more attractive locations for business investment. The Crewe Northern Connection would improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, potentially bringing many passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London. Our plans will enhance connectivity to much of the West Midlands, Cheshire and North Wales not directly served by HS2.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 08/09/2022 12:56:42 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4859 label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie

1504840

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Hammersmith Bridge: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their long-term funding settlement with Transport for London, what discussions they have had as part of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce about when the Bridge will re-open to motor traffic.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL2122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2022 answer text <p>The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), the Government, and Transport for London (TfL) are committed to reopening Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic. LBHF is developing a business case for the second stage of repair work to the structure, which will allow the bridge to re-open to motor traffic. This business case will set out the engineering options to do so, including the costs and timelines for the project.</p><p> </p><p>A further meeting of the Taskforce will be considered when members put forward substantive agenda items for discussion. The Taskforce publishes a report of each meeting on the Government website.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/09/2022 15:15:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1504844

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government to list the restrictive practices they believe exist in the railway industry which hinder its efficiency and modernisation.
tabling member printed	Lord Lee of Trafford
uin	HL2131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, published May 2021, identified six key problems with our railways:</p><ul><li>The rail sector too often loses sight of its customers, both passengers and freight;</li><li>It is missing opportunities to meet the needs of the communities it serves;</li><li>It is fragmented, and accountabilities are not always clear;</li><li>The sector lacks clear strategic direction;</li><li>It needs to become more productive and tackle long-term costs;</li><li>It struggles to innovate and adapt.</li></ul><p> </p><p>There are outdated working practices preventing passengers getting the service they pay for and deserve and making the railway cost more than it should to run. To provide funding for an affordable pay rise, we need to leave these outdated working practices in the past and create a railway fit for the future.</p><p> </p><p>For instance, under an agreement dating back to 1919, Sunday working is voluntary for most of the railway, leaving operators short staffed and unable to cope with the surge in popularity for weekend travel post-pandemic. Whilst working practices in track maintenance are years behind other sectors and prevents us running the best possible train service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/09/2022 16:01:07 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1132 label Biography information for Lord Lee of Trafford