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1665626

registered interest
date	19/09/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on supporting narrow gauge railway tourism in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Lichfield
tabling member printed	Michael Fabricant
uin	906604
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2023 answer text <p>Narrow gauge railways, like Rhyl Miniature Railway, are an important aspect of our tourism sector and it is vital they are supported. Although tourism is devolved in Wales, the UK Government invested approximately £18 million in funding during COVID to over 60 heritage steam organisations through the Culture Recovery Fund.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Clwyd answering member printed Dr James Davies question first answered 18/10/2023 12:43:09 answering member 4476 label Biography information for Dr James Davies
tabling member	280 label Biography information for Michael Fabricant

1604072

registered interest
date	14/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish his Department's expenditure on Network Rail operations in Wales in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	165308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2023 answer text <p>Network Rail’s expenditure for Wales in the past five years (excluding interest, tax and centrally managed costs) was as follows shown in £m:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>2<del class="ministerial">021-22</del></strong></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2020-21</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2019-20</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2018-19</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2017-18</strong></del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Operating Costs</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">184</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">177</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">163</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">141</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">122</del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Traction electricity, industry costs and rates</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">18</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">19</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">19</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">19</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">17</del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Renewals</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">222</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">203</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">163</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">161</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">186</del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Enhancements</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">10</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">16</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">116</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">230</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">177</del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Total</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">434</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">414</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">460</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">551</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">502</del></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong> </strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2021-22</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2020-21</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2019-20</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2018-19</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2017-18</strong></ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial">Operating Costs</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 184</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 177</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 163</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 141</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 122</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial">Traction electricity, industry costs and rates</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 18</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 19</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 19</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 19</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 17</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial">Renewals</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 222</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 203</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 163</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 161</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 186</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial">Enhancements</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 10</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 16</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 116</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 230</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 177</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial">Total</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 434</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 414</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 460</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 551</ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"> 502</ins></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The higher level of enhancement costs in earlier years is mostly due to the Great Western Electrification Programme.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 17/03/2023 14:51:20 question first ministerially corrected 20/03/2023 13:54:09 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman previous answer version 62916 answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1584672

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether there are plans to adapt the Integrated Rail Plan forward programme to include consequential funding for Wales under the Barnett formula.
tabling member constituency	Newport East
tabling member printed	Jessica Morden
uin	140128
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2023 answer text <p>The Barnett formula is a matter for the Treasury. The Barnett formula applies to changes in UK Government departments’ funding and has been applied in the usual way, as set out in the Statement of Funding Policy, in relation to funding for the IRP.</p><p>The Government has committed to delivering the IRP as set out in November 2022. The plans set out in the IRP will bring benefits to Wales including making it easier for passengers from North Wales to access HS2 services.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 27/02/2023 09:46:27 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	1548 label Biography information for Jessica Morden

1569000

registered interest
date	20/01/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Railways high level output specification 2022 and Railways statement of funds available 2022 published on 1 December 2022, how much of the funding for Network Rail expenditure he plans to allocate to Wales.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	128612
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State's High-level Output Specification and Statement of Funds Available for Control Period 7 were published in December 2022. These documents set Network Rail’s high-level operations, maintenance and renewals objectives and funding envelope in England and Wales. Enhancements are excluded as these are planned and funded separately. The precise allocation of funding between Network Rail's different regions, including Wales, is decided by Network Rail's business planning process and is subject to the determinations of the independent regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.</p> answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle answering member printed Huw Merriman question first answered 25/01/2023 11:51:48 answering member 4442 label Biography information for Huw Merriman
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

1504745

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on establishing a new Wales Rail Board to bring forward Welsh rail projects, including upgrading the North Wales mainline.
tabling member constituency	Ynys Môn
tabling member printed	Virginia Crosbie
uin	47711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>In response to a recommendation from the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, the UK and Welsh Governments agreed to establish a Wales Rail Board. The Board met for the first time in March and continues to meet regularly. It will establish a strategic programme with an agreed prioritisation for the future progression of rail schemes in Wales. This includes improvements to the North Wales main line for which we expect to receive an Outline Business Case from Network Rail early next year.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 08/09/2022 08:42:17 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4859 label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie

1503365

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the impact of the Integrated Rail Plan on Wales.
tabling member constituency	Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
tabling member printed	Gerald Jones
uin	44998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues about transport infrastructure in Wales. The UK Government has already invested over £340 million in rail infrastructure in Wales, including the electrification of the Severn Tunnel and improvements to Cardiff Central Station.</p><p> </p><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 they become even more attractive locations for business investment. Crewe Northern Connection would improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, potentially bringing many passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London.</p><p> </p><p>The Hendy Review also recommended a number of connectivity improvements for Wales. The UK Government is considering these recommendations carefully and will respond later this year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 08/09/2022 12:04:36 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4501 label Biography information for Gerald Jones

1455067

registered interest
date	28/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has received from the Welsh Government in relation to future investment in the rail network in West Wales.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	148144
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2022 answer text <p>Investment in the rail network in Wales is coordinated through a number of Metro Development Strategy Boards, which meet regularly. The Department for Transport is represented on the Swansea Bay and West Wales Board alongside Welsh Government and other key stakeholders including Network Rail.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 31/03/2022 10:55:06 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1437899

registered interest
date	03/03/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, on what date the Government will release funding for the Global Centre for Rail Excellence in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Neath
tabling member printed	Christina Rees
uin	134068
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>As announced at last year’s spending review, the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) will receive up to £30 million for a new, world-class rail technology and innovation centre.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Funding for GCRE will be released at the appropriate times between 2022-23 and 2023-24, as agreed between the UK Government, the Welsh Government and GCRE.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 10/03/2022 16:58:49 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4525 label Biography information for Christina Rees

1386284

registered interest
date	08/12/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what effect the plans set out in the Integrated Rail Plan published on 18 November 2021 will have on transport connectivity within Wales.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	89677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2021 answer text <p>The Integrated Rail Plan confirms that HS2 will be built from Crewe to Manchester, enabling improved onward connectivity to Wales. Crewe Northern Connection would improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, potentially bringing many passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London. Work to progress options on completing the Midlands Rail Hub could also give passengers from South Wales easy access to the HS2 network at Birmingham Curzon Street.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 13/12/2021 15:30:09 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1380125

registered interest
date	19/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Railways: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the full Barnett consequential is to Wales of the proposed Integrated Rail Plan.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Ben Lake
uin	78495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is responsible for much of the rail infrastructure in Wales, and therefore spends money on this infrastructure rather than funding the Welsh Government to do so.</p><p> </p><p>In line with this responsibility, the UK Government is currently delivering an ambitious programme to upgrade Welsh railways, including through the electrification of the Severn Tunnel and building a new station at Bow Street.</p><p> </p><p>The Barnett formula is applied at fiscal events when departmental budgets are set rather than being applied when departments announce how they are spending their budgets. At the recent 2021 Spending Review the UK Government provided the Welsh Government with more than £18 billion on average each year over the Spending Review period. The Welsh Government will determine how to spend this on its devolved responsibilities.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 24/11/2021 16:21:19 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake