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1721691

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Climate Change
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report by the Climate Change Committee entitled 2023 Progress Report to Parliament, published on 28 June 2023, whether he plans to accept the recommendation that no airport expansions should proceed until a UK-wide capacity management framework is in place to (a) annually assess and (b) control sector (i) CO2 emissions and (ii) non-CO2 effects.
	tabling member constituency	St Albans
	tabling member printed	Daisy Cooper
	uin	406
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>Decarbonising transport is central to delivery of the UK’s cross-economy climate targets and directly supports the Prime Minister’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower and accelerate our journey to net zero.</p><p>Delivering greener transport is one of five priorities the Secretary of State for Transport has set out for the Department for Transport.</p><p>The Government will respond to points raised in the Climate Change Committee’s annual report to Parliament, published on 18 July 2024, in the autumn.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 22/07/2024 11:46:09 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4769 label Biography information for Daisy Cooper

1721708

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	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	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has held with Cornwall Council about the future ownership of Cornwall Newquay Airport.
	tabling member constituency	North Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Ben Maguire
	uin	423
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>This government strongly recognises the importance of regional airports and their contribution to economic growth and connectivity. Department for Transport officials regularly engage with both Cornwall Council and Cornwall Newquay Airport and continue to do so during this period of seeking a commercial partner.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 22/07/2024 13:17:45 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	5350

1722497

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	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 her Department's policy is on the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport.
	tabling member constituency	Twickenham
	tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
	uin	1037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to securing the long-term future of the aviation sector in the UK and recognises the benefits of the connectivity it creates between the UK and the rest of the world.</p><p> </p><p>We have been clear that any expansion proposals at Heathrow Airport would need to demonstrate that they contribute to country-wide economic growth, are compatible with the UK’s legally binding climate change commitments and meet strict environmental standards on air quality and noise pollution.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 26/07/2024 09:22:01 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1722972

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tankers: English Channel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring that oil tankers that pass through the English Channel are adequately insured.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	1299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of addressing the safety and security of vessels that transit through the English Channel, such as the possible environmental threat posed by oil tankers in the Russian ‘shadow fleet’. At the recent European Political Community Summit, the UK secured agreement from 44 European countries and the European Union to work together to deter and disrupt exactly this type of dangerous activity posed by the ‘shadow fleet’.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will also consider further measures to deter the ‘shadow fleet’ from operating in the English Channel.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 29/07/2024 16:14:13 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1723033

	registered interest
	date	23/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Crew
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to agree a reciprocal arrangement for (a) pilot and (b) engineer licenses with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
	tabling member constituency	Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
	tabling member printed	Melanie Ward
	uin	1417
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to resetting the relationship and seeking to deepen ties with our European friends, neighbours and allies. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) allows for potential cooperation on aviation safety in a number of areas, including on personnel licencing. The UK will continue to seek expansions in the aviation safety chapter of the TCA where appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 30/07/2024 16:03:56 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	5240

1723222

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Noise
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department provides on whether Heathrow Airport is legally required to support (a) noise abatement schemes, (b) sound insulation and (c) double glazing for properties affected by aircraft noise from that airport.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
	uin	1514
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>Heathrow Airport is a designated aerodrome under Section 78 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982, for the purpose of limiting, or of mitigating the effect of, noise and vibration connected with the taking-off or landing of aircraft. Noise abatement procedures for Heathrow Airport, specified by the Secretary of State, are set out in the airport’s Aeronautical Information Publication.</p><p>Existing policy on noise insulation, which would incorporate sound insulation and double glazing, is set out in the Aviation Policy Framework 2013 and in the 2017 Airspace policy consultation response.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 30/07/2024 16:06:15 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1723442

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost to the public purse was of staff diversity networks in her Department in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	uin	1637
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2024 answer text <p>The Cabinet Office published the Civil Service equality, diversity and inclusion Expenditure Guidance on 14<sup>th</sup> May. Further guidance on diversity staff networks is being developed.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 02/08/2024 13:15:19 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1723482

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to help improve accessibility on flights for disabled passengers.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South and Mid Down
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	uin	1815
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>Accessible air travel is a key priority, and everyone should be able to fly with ease and dignity. Government is committed to working closely with industry and stakeholders to make progress in improving aviation accessibility.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 31/07/2024 14:11:02 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1723779

	registered interest
	date	26/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Public Expenditure
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will list the underspends within (a) her Department and (b) each of its arms length bodies in (i) this financial year and (ii) across the Spending Review period.
	tabling member constituency	Faversham and Mid Kent
	tabling member printed	Helen Whately
	uin	1964
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>In each financial year, the Government seeks authority from Parliament for its spending each year. The Main Estimates start this process and are presented to Parliament by the Treasury. This sets out the departmental forecast spend for the year. Each year this is updated through the Supplementary Estimates, where any changes against the Main Estimates are published. These are available online at: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcollections%2Fhmt-main-estimates&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKirsty.McGregor%40dft.gov.uk%7C1b6d40e9d7dd4e745dda08dcb07d1d93%7C28b782fb41e148eabfc3ad7558ce7136%7C0%7C0%7C638579298619095330%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=s5WPgeAFh%2FXr6%2Fzs3MRK5GuPFloei0nMprGJHq%2BU2ws%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">HMT Main Estimates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>. These publications are accompanied by a Memorandum that provides further information on the key drivers for changes to spending and are also available online: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommittees.parliament.uk%2Fcommittee%2F153%2Ftransport-committee%2Fpublications%2F10%2Festimate-memoranda%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKirsty.McGregor%40dft.gov.uk%7C1b6d40e9d7dd4e745dda08dcb07d1d93%7C28b782fb41e148eabfc3ad7558ce7136%7C0%7C0%7C638579298619108586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mILP5PhtQYlVAXBBWg1J7ijKSQhLAW2ChpEYygQ1egg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Transport Committee - Estimate memoranda - Committees - UK Parliament</a>. In addition, the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts are published annually, which sets out the final consolidated position for the year: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a76c1949b9c0597fdb061a/dft-annual-report-2023-2024.pdf" target="_blank">DfT Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk).</a></p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 05/08/2024 10:28:54 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately

1723780

	registered interest
	date	26/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Cost Effectiveness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to (a) implement and (b) cancel efficiency savings budgeted for by the previous Government for (i) her Department and (ii) departmental arm's length bodies; and what plans she has for further such efficiency savings.
	tabling member constituency	Faversham and Mid Kent
	tabling member printed	Helen Whately
	uin	1965
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>The Chancellor has recently set out plans for departmental efficiencies such as taking actions to stop all non-essential government consultancy spend in 2024-25 and halve government spending on consultancy in future years, reducing communications and marketing budgets and continuing to dispose of surplus public sector estates. Future year efficiencies will be set during the upcoming Spending Review. Further information can be could here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F66a793cba3c2a28abb50d8a1%2FE03171937_-_Fixing_the_foundations_-_public_spending_audit_2024-25_-_Final_Web_Accessible.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKirsty.McGregor%40dft.gov.uk%7C1b6d40e9d7dd4e745dda08dcb07d1d93%7C28b782fb41e148eabfc3ad7558ce7136%7C0%7C0%7C638579298619118586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vX%2BHl0%2Fl4vA6Db%2BvXlTV7ivhqDlVEH0cqxz%2FjPDD%2BLg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Fixing the foundations – Public spending audit 2024-25 (publishing.service.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 05/08/2024 10:30:30 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately