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732491

registered interest
date	26/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Bus Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward proposals to restrict the use of bus replacement services for rail journeys only in the event of engineering works on rail lines.
tabling member constituency	Stevenage
tabling member printed	Stephen McPartland
uin	1018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>The use of rail replacement buses is always regrettable when the passenger rightly expects a train to complete his or her journey. However, restricting the use of buses to planned engineering works only will deprive many people of transport when serious incidents occur, for example when the railway is closed to deal with the aftermath of an fatality or other operating incident. The Department will continue to work with the industry to limit the use of bus replacements services and therefore the impact on passengers. However, in a complex and growing network buses may offer the best solution to retain a consistent, reliable service for passengers in certain circumstances.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/06/2017 10:03:34 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4093 label Biography information for Stephen McPartland

732699

registered interest
date	26/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: Lasers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will introduce legislation to create an offence of shining laser pointers at aircraft and other modes of transport.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	1021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>It is currently an offence to shine a laser at an aircraft, which carries a maximum penalty of a fine of £2,500. If intent to endanger an aircraft can be proved, a suspect can be tried under the Aviation and Safety Act 1982 for offences against the safety of aircraft, including damaging or endangering the safety of aircraft, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment.</p><p> </p><p>The Department continues to work closely with other government departments, the Civil Aviation Authority, as the independent regulator, the industry and other interested parties, like pilots, to consider how best to mitigate risks, and control the sale, use and possession of laser pens.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 29/06/2017 10:55:59 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

732700

registered interest
date	26/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise
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 annual total fare income from High-Speed 2 services as part of the West Coast Partnership franchise.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	1022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>The West Coast Partnership will be tasked with optimising the post-HS2 commencement service offer, utilising the total capacity available on the High Speed and intercity conventional services. This is something they will undertake during the early years of the franchise in preparation for the HS2 service launch in 2026.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/06/2017 07:36:28 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

732714

registered interest
date	26/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Southern: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has (a) identified and (b) decided what powers and responsibilities should rest with a system operator as a custodian of overall system integrity for Southern Rail as a result of the recommendations of the Gibb report, published in December 2016.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	1111
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>As identified in the report by Chris Gibb, system integrity on the Southern network is a matter for the Alliance Board supported by the Thameslink 2018 Industry Readiness Board which is chaired by Chris Gibb. At an industry level, the Gibb report sets out that system oversight is now being provided by Network Rail, on a route led basis, supported by a reformed national team (Network Rail’s National System Operator). These key reforms at Network Rail will work with the Government’s approach to franchise contracts for train operating companies to make sure the rail system delivers as a whole for passengers and freight customers.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/06/2017 10:23:23 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

732715

registered interest
date	26/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Southern: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Gibb report, published in December 2016.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	1112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>Chris Gibb’s independent report into Southern Rail makes a number of recommendations for the network that we are already working with industry to deliver.</p><p>In early January we committed an extra £300 million to improve infrastructure resilience, and we have established a new board to tackle issues ahead of the huge upgrades Thameslink will bring in 2018. However Chris Gibb found the main cause of widespread disruption for passengers was union action and unusually high levels of sick leave.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 29/06/2017 07:52:05 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

732306

registered interest
date	23/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Great Western Main Line: Electrification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will review the decision to postpone electrification of the railway line between Bristol and Bath.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>The programme of railway upgrades, including the railway line between Bristol and Bath, will continue to be subject to ongoing assessment of investment decisions.</p><p> </p><p>This is so that passengers and taxpayers get maximum value and so that passenger benefits are delivered in the best way possible.</p><p> </p><p>This includes consideration of what projects will be taken forward in the next rail investment period.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 28/06/2017 13:12:28 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

731699

registered interest
date	22/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Train Operating Companies: Compensation
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 encourage train operating companies to introduce automatic compensation payments on delayed services; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Stevenage
tabling member printed	Stephen McPartland
uin	633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2017 answer text <p>We already require operators for new franchises to actively promote passengers’ awareness of their rights and to make the claims process swift and simple, including through the introduction of new technology.</p><p> </p><p>We are also working with existing train operating companies to ensure that passengers’ awareness of the compensation they may be entitled to is increased and to make it as easy as possible to claim.</p><p> </p><p>Some train operating companies have already introduced fully automated compensation and the Department has been working with others who are planning to do so.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 27/06/2017 12:20:52 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4093 label Biography information for Stephen McPartland

731819

registered interest
date	22/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Southern: Standards
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 (a) delays and (b) knock-on delays caused to Southern services at peak time due to holding trains to prevent simultaneous arrivals on platforms 15-19 at London Victoria station.
tabling member constituency	Croydon Central
tabling member printed	Sarah Jones
uin	850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2017 answer text <p>It is up to the Rail Industry to deliver a timetable that provides passengers with the performance they expect, whilst maintaining safety. Peak services are timetabled to ensure there is sufficient gap between trains to allow passengers to clear platforms and concourse. Note that due to the track and platform layout at Victoria, there is a limit to the number of trains that can arrive in a short space of time at platforms 15-19.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 27/06/2017 12:51:11 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones

731820

registered interest
date	22/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Victoria Station: Overcrowding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps (a) his Department and (b) Network Rail are taking to ease peak-time overcrowding for Brighton Main Line passengers on platforms 15-19 at London Victoria.
tabling member constituency	Croydon Central
tabling member printed	Sarah Jones
uin	851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2017 answer text <p>Network Rail are working on a programme of improvements across the station including additional electronic signage, mobility assistance, additional seating and new information pods. Network Rail are also working with the Department on long term plans to improve passenger flows and reduce peak time crowding.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 27/06/2017 12:56:15 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones

731833

registered interest
date	22/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	M5
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has any plans to extend the M5 from Exeter to the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	558
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>We are currently preparing for the second Road Investment Strategy that will cover new investments in the strategic road network after 2020. As part of our consideration we shall be examining the evidence relating to the A38 gathered by Highways England through its South West Peninsula Route Strategy, published earlier this year. We shall also take account of the economic importance of the network in providing access to port cities like Plymouth.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 28/06/2017 14:49:01 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard