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422508

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Fuels
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce a British fuel efficiency test for all motor vehicles sold in the United Kingdom which exactly simulates real driving conditions and which does not use a rolling road nor overinflated tyres.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2833
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2015 answer text <p>We will continue to work with the EU to produce testing that more accurately reflects real world driving conditions. The current laboratory test - the New European Test Procedure - is expected to be replaced in 2017 with a new test - the World Light duty Test Procedure - that will more closely replicate the design of modern vehicles and the way they are driven.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 03/11/2015 12:52:33 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

422808

	registered interest
	date	21/10/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Noise
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what research they have conducted into (1) understanding how noise emissions from aviation impact on local communities, and (2) the effectiveness of different noise mitigation approaches in reducing the number of individuals affected by aircraft noises.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2015 answer text <p>In 2012 a National Noise Attitude Survey was carried out on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which included attitudes to noise from transport sources including aircraft.</p><br /><p>In 2014/15, Ipsos/MORI conducted on behalf of the Department for Transport a survey on noise attitudes which focused on noise from civil aviation, near to major airports in England. The results of the survey are currently being analysed with a view to publishing a report next year.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 03/11/2015 12:53:16 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

422809

	registered interest
	date	21/10/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Exhaust Emissions
	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 potential to reduce aviation emissions through improved air traffic management.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2856
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2015 answer text <p>The UK has set targets for the next five years for air traffic management aimed at reducing flying times and therefore aircraft emissions. These are in line with the environmental target contained within the EU performance scheme. In addition UK industry is actively involved in the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) programme which is developing new technology and operational procedures that will lead to further improvements in this area. This includes the implementation of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Future Airspace Strategy which has the need to reduce aviation emissions as a key objective.</p><p><strong></strong></p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 03/11/2015 12:53:49 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

423173

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2015
	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
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what analysis they have conducted of the impact of having diesel and electric engines fitted to the new Hitachi Great Western Mainline trains on journey times (1) between Paddington and Cardiff, and (2) between Cardiff and Swansea.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL2923
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2015 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is analysing the impact of Great Western electrification delays on the configuration of the Intercity Express Programme fleet. The analysis is looking at the timetable implications including journey times and capacity. The analysis will be informed by the recommendations made by Sir Peter Hendy. No final decisions have been made.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 04/11/2015 11:35:32 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

423194

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving under Influence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kramer on 19 March (HL5704), whether they plan to review the Coalition Government’s policy and to seek funding from the drinks industry to fund the Department for Transport’s drink driving campaigns.
	tabling member printed	Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe
	uin	HL2944
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2015 answer text <p>Sources of funding for campaign spend are kept under review but we currently have no plans to introduce a levy on the drinks industry to fund the drink drive campaign.</p><br /><p>Instead our aim is to develop partnerships with brands who can provide incentives to help drivers avoid alcohol if they are driving, or to help those people who are drinking get home safely without driving. To date we have secured the following partnerships so far for our 2015 campaign:</p><br /><p>- Coca Cola, who will be running their designated driver campaign, rewarding designated drivers with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on coke drinks in thousands of venues during the festive season.</p><p>- Budweiser who also promote and celebrate the important role of designated driver.</p><p>- Johnnie Walker, who ask drivers to take a pledge to never drink and drive, in return for discounted safe journeys home.</p><br /><p>These initiatives are all completely funded by the partner and add significant value to the campaign.</p><br /><p>We will continue to seek further partnerships with commercial brands who can extend the reach and impact of our campaigns.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 04/11/2015 11:36:50 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3335 label Biography information for Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe

459826

	registered interest
	date	11/03/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M4
	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 total overall cost of the planned M4 relief road south of Newport, and what funding they will provide, if any, for that project.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	uin	HL6933
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2016 answer text <p>The Department for Transport (DfT) is in regular contact with the devolved governments in both Scotland and Wales to discuss strategic matters and to co-operate on cross border roads. In this case, the M4 relief road south of Newport is entirely a matter for the Welsh Assembly and DfT have made no assessment of the scheme.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 24/03/2016 09:30:47 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1668173

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Licensing
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Motorcycle Industry Association and Zemo Partnership report Realising the Full Potential of Zero Emission Powered Light Vehicles: A Joint Action Plan for Government and Industry — The Route to Net Zero, published in February 2022, what steps they are taking to reform the licencing regime for powered light vehicles, as set out in action six of that report.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL66
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government is open to discussing ideas for reform of the existing licensing regime for powered light vehicles known as L category vehicles where they do not compromise safety standards. The Government intends to engage with the Motorcycle Industry Association in the coming weeks to discuss and consider how they align with existing work and planning linked to licencing reform.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 21/11/2023 16:20:28 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1668180

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railway Stations: Bradford
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Northern Powerhouse rail proposals, whether the new Bradford railway station will replace Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square, or just Bradford Interchange.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Scott of Needham Market
	uin	HL71
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>It is the government’s current intention that the new station at Bradford, would likely replace Bradford Interchange to provide improved transport links to Bradford City Centre. This investment will support Bradford to unlock further economic potential, supporting wider regeneration in the city.</p><p> </p><p>The government is working closely with Network Rail and Bradford City Council to assess potential station options and locations. Further information will be shared when this work is more mature.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 21/11/2023 14:04:18 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	2542 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market

1668181

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: North of England
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Northern Powerhouse rail proposals, whether the proposed new route alignment between Bradford and Huddersfield involves tunnelling; and, if so, what proportion of the route will be tunnelled.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Scott of Needham Market
	uin	HL72
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>The government is working closely with Network Rail to develop and programme the delivery of specific schemes announced by Network North. Further development work will confirm the preferred route between Bradford, Huddersfield and Manchester. Options that have been considered to date do not involve tunnelling between Bradford and Huddersfield. Information will be shared once this work is more mature.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower grouped question UIN HL73 question first answered 21/11/2023 14:08:11 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	2542 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market

1668182

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: North of England
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Northern Powerhouse rail proposals, what proportion of the proposed new route alignment between Huddersfield and Manchester will involve tunnelling.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Scott of Needham Market
	uin	HL73
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>The government is working closely with Network Rail to develop and programme the delivery of specific schemes announced by Network North. Further development work will confirm the preferred route between Bradford, Huddersfield and Manchester. Options that have been considered to date do not involve tunnelling between Bradford and Huddersfield. Information will be shared once this work is more mature.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower grouped question UIN HL72 question first answered 21/11/2023 14:08:11 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	2542 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market