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751166

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cancer: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many interventions and modifications have they made since the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train pilot was launched; and to what extent these account for additional costs.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The only change to the agreed client outputs for the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train pilot project has been to the designs for electrification to ensure that, as much as practicable, it is future-proofed to allow for conversion to main line electrification (25kv AC) standards. The cost for this provision has been included in the overall project estimates.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:40:40 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

751144

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bosnia and Herzegovina: Armed Conflict
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many of the projects to tackle congestion and to improve the UK's strategic road network announced in the 2014 Road Investment Strategy have been delayed or cancelled; and why.
	tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL741
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>One scheme has been cancelled following the public consultation. The A27 Chichester Bypass scheme in West Sussex was dependent on local support and financial contribution of the authorities and there was no clear consensus on the best way forward.</p><p> </p><p>Three schemes in construction have delays to their &quot;open to traffic&quot; dates. The A1 Leeming to Barton scheme in North Yorkshire has been delayed following extensive archaeological finds. The A21 Tonbridge to Pembury scheme in Kent has been delayed due to the need for remedial action to deal with unforeseen large volumes of hazardous waste. The A30 Temple to Carblake scheme is being delivered by Cornwall County Council and has been delayed due to changes in traffic management to reduce disruption during peak summer months.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:36:29 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751149

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	USA: Foreign Relations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to promote best practice in the management of road verges in order to protect endangered species of flora in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport through the UK Roads Liaison Group promotes the Well Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice. This Code provides best practice and guidance for highway authorities to manage and maintain the local highways for which they are responsible, including providing advice on a range of issues, such as managing road verges to help protect endangered species of flora.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:35:41 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

751177

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Japanese Knotweed: Weed Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they are currently paying rental charges for the Intercity Express Programme trains which will be delivered before the electrification of the lines is completed; and if so, what is the total amount of those charges.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL774
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Payment for Intercity Express Programme (IEP) trains is made through Set Availability Payments (SAPs) which are due to be paid by Great Western Railway (the train operator) to Agility once the Great Western IEP fleet comes into service from this Autumn. The fleet is all bi-mode so the timing of electrification of the line is not a factor in this process. The amount of SAP charges payable is a commercial matter and not available for release.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:42:20 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

751176

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Callanan on 6 July (HL221), and in the light of their plans for Control Period 5 and the formal monitoring arrangements that are in place, what assessment they have made of whether sufficient funds will be available to complete the necessary track, signalling and electrical supply work by the end of 2019 to support the services that Virgin East Coast Trains is contracted to deliver by those dates.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL773
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>Network Rail currently report they have sufficient funds to complete the infrastructure enhancements required for contracted improvements in Virgin Trains East Coast services by the end of 2019, including introducing new Intercity Express trains to replace older rolling stock. These improvements will provide greater capacity, improved customer experience and more direct connections.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:42:43 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

751459

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M54: Traffic Lights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will discuss with Highways England the effect on traffic flow of the traffic lights at junctions (a) 4, (b) 5 and (c) 6 of the M54.
	tabling member constituency	Telford
	tabling member printed	Lucy Allan
	uin	4575
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>The traffic lights at junctions 4, 5 and 6 on the M54 do not affect the flow of traffic on the M54 itself and are not the responsibility of Highways England. The surrounding roads at all three of these junctions are managed and maintained by Telford and Wrekin Council. They will be best placed to advise on the effects these lights have on traffic flows on the surrounding roads.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 17/07/2017 14:22:58 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4411 label Biography information for Lucy Allan

751461

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	British Transport Police: Counter-terrorism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what additional expenditure the British Transport Police has incurred on counter terrorism in (a) 2017-18 to date and (b) 2016-17; and what additional funding his Department provided to that organisation for counter-terror operations in those periods.
	tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
	tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
	uin	4754
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>The British Transport Police’s counter terrorism capability, forms an integral part of its policing of the railways, and is therefore not readily distinguishable within the overall costs of policing. The funding required to deliver it is met by the rail industry, and is regularly reviewed to ensure that it continues to provide a safe rail network for its staff and the travelling public. The Department has not provided any direct funding to the BTP during the current or the last financial year.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 17/07/2017 16:25:25 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

751450

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Skilled Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of peaks and troughs in National Rail's annual workload on its capacity to return skilled staff.
	tabling member constituency	Derby North
	tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
	uin	4522
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>Network Rail is responsible for assessing the effect of peaks and troughs in the company’s annual workload on its capacity to retain skilled staff, as an arm’s length body from government.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 17/07/2017 13:55:07 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

751448

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on people undertaking training for an EASA private pilot's licence; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Wellingborough
	tabling member printed	Mr Peter Bone
	uin	4506
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including the implications for people training for a private pilot’s licence and the UK’s future relationship with the European Aviation Safety Agency system.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and member states how best to continue cooperation in the field of aviation safety and standards. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 17/07/2017 14:30:48 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	1581 label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone

751460

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Port of Liverpool: Railways
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the need for additional rail infrastructure at the Port of Liverpool.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	4567
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>Through the Strategic Freight Network fund, the Government is currently funding a number of investments to improve rail freight connectivity to this Port. The Government intends later this year to set out its priorities for investment in train services and infrastructure in England and Wales in the next five year Control Period from 2019. This will be informed by advice from the rail industry, Transport for the North and other stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Ports such as Liverpool are making significant private sector investments in infrastructure to prepare for freight growth. It is economically important that inland transport networks are also able to handle such future freight growth. That is why the Department is currently examining the sufficiency of port access and connectivity in England and to identify where connectivity improvements could support economic growth.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 17/07/2017 12:36:38 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson