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1657677

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Parking
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made to ensure the safety of multi-storey car parks given the increasing number of heavy electric vehicles.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL9809
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>Responsibility for the safety of a building and its occupants rests with building owners and is covered by Occupiers Liability and Health and Safety legislation. A building designed to carry vehicles on multiple levels will have an engineered load bearing capacity; it is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure that operational weight limits take into account the type or structural condition of the building and its capacity to support vehicles. The standards used for the structural design of buildings (Eurocodes) and referred to in the statutory guidance to the Building Regulations with regards to structural safety (Approved Document A) are currently under review by a panel of international experts. We expect the review of these standards to include considerations associated with electrical vehicles.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 18/09/2023 15:49:13 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1470459

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Boilers: Hydrogen
	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 possible use of hydrogen alongside existing gas boilers; and whether the use of hydrogen could remove the need for gas boilers entirely.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL951
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2022 answer text <p>The Government is monitoring progress on trials that use blends of hydrogen in existing gas boilers to inform decisions in 2023 on whether to enable blending up to 20% hydrogen by volume into Great Britain gas networks. The Government is also supporting research, development and testing projects that will generate evidence on the costs, feasibility and impacts of using boilers that run entirely on hydrogen.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 28/06/2022 13:43:05 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1653721

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Tickets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with the Rail Delivery Group regarding how ticket services not available on ticket vending machines, such as refunds and season ticket changes will be handled.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL9408
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2023 answer text <p>We recognise there are a wide range of fares and tickets offered to passengers, and that not all products are offered consistently online or at ticket vending machines. However, an estimated 99% of all transactions made at ticket offices last year could be made at TVMs or online.</p><p>The rail industry is looking to expand digital ticketing options and make them even easier for passengers to use through upgrades to ticket vending machines and digitisation of more tickets and processes.</p><p> </p><p>When proposing major changes to ticket office opening hours, including closures, operators are required to take into account the adequacy of the proposed alternatives in relation to the needs of all passengers. This includes ensuring that passengers can easily buy the right ticket for the journey they want to make, with consideration of the product range available at the station and what support is available to help with purchase.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers will not be expected to travel out of their way to buy a ticket and will be able to buy en-route or at their destination.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/07/2023 13:25:15 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1653720

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Great British Railways: Software
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what has happened to “the Great British Railways” app that was announced in 2021 which was to be issued by the Rail Delivery Group with the objective of making online purchases of tickets easier.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL9407
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2023 answer text <p>As set out in the Plan for Rail, we recognise that the current multitude of train company websites with different standards of service is confusing to passengers. We are continuing to review the best way to address this and are working closely with the rail sector to do this.</p><p> </p><p>We want to see a more competitive retail market and will break down the systems and structural barriers to entry so it is easier to enter the market to sell rail tickets.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/07/2023 13:18:59 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1648369

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A1: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect the pot holes on the A1(M) to have been repaired.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8839
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2023 answer text <p>Safety inspections on the A1(M) are carried out by National Highways on a weekly basis and since January this year they have identified and repaired 16 potholes on the A1(M) between junctions 15 and 16 (Alconbury to Peterborough). There are no further potholes identified or awaiting repair. A maintenance scheme to resurface and address surface defects on the northbound carriageway of this stretch of the road is planned for September/October 2023.</p><p> </p><p>In the same period, National Highways has also identified over 340 potholes on the A1(M) in both directions between junctions 6 and 10. To date, they have repaired 323 and plan to carry out minor surface repairs to address the remaining 19 potholes over the next two months.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 04/07/2023 11:22:26 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1648368

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motorways: Safety
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to return smart motorways to ordinary motorways in the interests of safety.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2023 answer text <p>On 16 April, the Government announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled, recognising the lack of confidence felt by drivers and cost pressures. This means no new smart motorways will be built.</p><p> </p><p>We are focused on investing £900m to add further safety improvements to existing smart motorways, including constructing 150 extra emergency areas – so that people can continue to get around easily and with increased confidence.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/07/2023 15:15:50 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1648348

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Buildings: Insulation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect cladding manufacturers to make an appropriate contribution to fix cladding issues identified following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8837
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to my answer to question <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fquestions-statements.parliament.uk%2Fwritten-questions%2Fdetail%2F2023-02-22%2Fhl5795&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C502d14ade96c4fa77ced08db7ee8c993%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638243310492297901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BzyqlY5aiVaJVRJhg1XfmXJ1RlasLF92vAZ%2FL3dqui0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">HL 5795</a> on 8 March 2023. The Government expects developers to do the right thing irrespective of where they are based.</p><p>To date, 49 developers have signed a developer remediation contract with the Government, committing to remediate or pay to remediate buildings that they developed or refurbished. Several of those signatories are foreign-owned.</p><p>On 3 July 2023, we made regulations to establish a Responsible Actors Scheme. Members of the Scheme will be required to enter into and comply with the developer remediation contract. Any eligible developer who does not do so will be prohibited from carrying out major development and from securing building control approval. Any overseas-based developer that meets the criteria will be eligible for the Scheme. Similarly, the Government's Building Safety Levy will apply to in-scope developments by all developers, irrespective of where the developer is based.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook grouped question UIN HL8836 question first answered 11/07/2023 13:47:04 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name HL5795.pdf title PQ HL5795
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1648347

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Buildings: Insulation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to persuade foreign developers to contribute to fix cladding issues identified following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8836
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2023 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to my answer to question <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fquestions-statements.parliament.uk%2Fwritten-questions%2Fdetail%2F2023-02-22%2Fhl5795&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary%40levellingup.gov.uk%7C502d14ade96c4fa77ced08db7ee8c993%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638243310492297901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BzyqlY5aiVaJVRJhg1XfmXJ1RlasLF92vAZ%2FL3dqui0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">HL 5795</a> on 8 March 2023. The Government expects developers to do the right thing irrespective of where they are based.</p><p>To date, 49 developers have signed a developer remediation contract with the Government, committing to remediate or pay to remediate buildings that they developed or refurbished. Several of those signatories are foreign-owned.</p><p>On 3 July 2023, we made regulations to establish a Responsible Actors Scheme. Members of the Scheme will be required to enter into and comply with the developer remediation contract. Any eligible developer who does not do so will be prohibited from carrying out major development and from securing building control approval. Any overseas-based developer that meets the criteria will be eligible for the Scheme. Similarly, the Government's Building Safety Levy will apply to in-scope developments by all developers, irrespective of where the developer is based.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook grouped question UIN HL8837 question first answered 11/07/2023 13:47:04 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook attachment 1 file name HL5795.pdf title PQ HL5795
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1648346

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the historic vehicle tax exemption by altering the 40-year rule to 30 years.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8835
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2023 answer text <p>At Budget 2014 the Government announced that it would introduce a rolling 40-year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption for classic cars in recognition of their important contribution to UK heritage and culture.</p><p>The Government has set 40 years as being a fair cut-off date to distinguish classic cars from those that are simply older vehicles and there are no current plans to reduce the tax exemption age to 30 years.</p><p> </p><p>As with all taxes, VED is kept under review and any changes are considered and announced by the Chancellor.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 06/07/2023 15:20:35 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1647788

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Leasehold
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that once buildings are remediated, there is a mechanism to remove the non-qualifying status so that it does not affect (1) property valuation, (2) mortgage lending, and (3) saleability in perpetuity.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL8772
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2023 answer text <p>There is no test of ability to pay for freeholders; the £2 million ‘contribution condition’ merely determines whether freeholders must meet all remediation costs for qualifying leaseholders or whether they can seek capped contributions from them. Likewise, the ‘annual profit condition’ of £10 million is an initial level above which we are seeking to apply the Responsible Actors’ Scheme to developers; it is not a figure below which developers are somehow exempt from meeting the cost of remediation.</p><p>Once a building is remediated, the qualifying status of a lease should not have an impact on valuation, or mortgage lending. Major mortgage lenders made clear in a statement in March 2022 they would lend on buildings subject to remediation and guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published in December 2022 provides a clear approach on valuing properties impacted by building safety issues.</p> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook grouped question UIN HL8771 question first answered 10/07/2023 10:53:54 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby