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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135790", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135790/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Highway Code in its current form already mentions horse riders and the need for drivers to exercise special care in relation to them.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>As part of the current Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) Safety Review, The Highway Code will be reviewed to help keep cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders safe on the roads.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The full scope of review has yet to be determined but, in accordance with normal practice, it will be conducted in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including those representing equestrians.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to improve road user awareness of safe (a) speeds and (b) distances when overtaking horses.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4131", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jim Shannon"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135887", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135887/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department for Transport recognises the potential benefits of telematics and other in-vehicle technologies in promoting fuel-efficient driving behaviours, which could save motorists and businesses money and reduce vehicle emissions. In line with our commitment in Government\u2019s \u2018Road to Zero\u2019 strategy, the Department has established a technology taskforce with the motoring and insurance industries to explore the role that new vehicle technologies has to play, and put in place appropriate interventions. The Department is also exploring the potential benefits of this technology in reducing the risk of young driver collisions through the Driver 2020 project.<\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4342", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Liz McInnes"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135891/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We have not asked train operators to withdraw paper tickets. As a result of our £80m investment in smart ticketing, passengers now have an alternative to the paper ticket across almost all of the network, making buying and using their ticket significantly more convenient. Later this year more options will become available, including travel across different operators. Smart ticketing, as well as changes in passenger preferences, will naturally lead to fewer paper tickets being sold.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has (a) plans and (a) a budget allocated to eliminate paper rail tickets from the network; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ian Mearns"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ian Mearns"}
      ], "uin" : "271412"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135892", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135892/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The public consultation that ran between February 2019 and May 2019 looked at the options as to how a PAYG scheme might work, the extent of such an area and how fares could change to complement PAYG. We are currently investigating the details of how best to deliver a PAYG scheme. We also want to consider wider developments in Government such as the Williams Rail Review to deliver a more consistent PAYG scheme that is flexible and convenient for passengers as well as providing good value for taxpayers\u2019 money. We will take these developments into account, along with the feedback we received during the consultation, and publish details in due course.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3996", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andrew Jones"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-07-01", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to publish his response to the consultation on pay-as-you-go on rail.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ian Mearns"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ian Mearns"}
      ], "uin" : "271413"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135893", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135893/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The UK Government takes its air quality obligations extremely seriously and is firmly committed to improving the UK\u2019s air quality and cutting harmful emissions. In July 2017, we published the UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations, setting out how we will achieve compliance in the shortest possible time. As a result of this, we are now working closely with 61 English local authorities, and have placed legal duties on them to tackle their nitrogen dioxide exceedances. This is underpinned by £495m in funding, including £220m Clean Air Fund to mitigate the impact of the plans on individuals and businesses. This funding can include, where appropriate, funding towards incentivising take up of electric vehicles.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>To support the transition to zero emission vehicles, we are investing nearly £1.5bn\u200e between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for plug in vehicles, and schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes and workplaces and on residential streets. We have made real progress to date. 200,000 ultra-low emission vehicles are now registered in the UK, and we now have over 20,000 publicly accessible chargepoints. More than 2,000 are rapid devices \u2013 one of the largest networks in Europe.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In London, the Plug-in Car Grant (PIGC) paid out £45m in respect of vehicles registered in London.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to incentivise the take-up of electric vehicles in areas with high levels of pollution.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4253", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Seema Malhotra"}
      }
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135894", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135894/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The following table contains the number and proportion of all licensed vehicles that are electric at the end of March 2019. This includes battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.<\/p><p> <\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Region/Country<\/p><\/td><td><p>Number<\/p><\/td><td><p>Proportion<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>North East<\/p><\/td><td><p>3,599<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.26%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>North West<\/p><\/td><td><p>11,287<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.29%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Yorkshire and The Humber<\/p><\/td><td><p>14,174<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.47%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>East Midlands<\/p><\/td><td><p>11,449<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.38%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>West Midlands<\/p><\/td><td><p>28,400<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.75%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>East<\/p><\/td><td><p>26,835<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.66%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>London<\/p><\/td><td><p>26,253<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.85%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>South East<\/p><\/td><td><p>42,482<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.67%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>South West<\/p><\/td><td><p>22,871<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.56%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p> <\/p><\/td><td><p> <\/p><\/td><td><p> <\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>England<\/p><\/td><td><p>187,350<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.57%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Wales<\/p><\/td><td><p>4,290<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.22%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Scotland<\/p><\/td><td><p>12,397<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.41%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Northern Ireland<\/p><\/td><td><p>2,664<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.23%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>United Kingdom TOTAL<\/p><\/td><td><p>210,415<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.53%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135907/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Highways England are working to deliver improvements to motorists\u2019 journeys around the Dartford Crossing.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Work is nearly complete on the M25 Junction 2 scheme which has been designed to improve the traffic flows from the A2, through the junction and on the approach to the Dartford Crossing. Further junction improvements are also planned to the A2 at Bean and Ebbsfleet junctions. This includes a new bridge for southbound traffic at the Bean junction and a new slip road onto the A2 for eastbound traffic. Highways England will also widen the road that links the two roundabouts at Ebbsfleet junction. Work at these junctions is due to start in March 2020.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Highways England are also designing a scheme to improve A282 Junction 1a. The improvements include adding another lane on the link road between the two roundabouts at Littlebrook. This scheme will deliver benefits to the junction and help improve the flow of traffic on Bob Dunn Way.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>A Dartford and Thurrock study has also been completed to identify solutions to reduce congestion which could be delivered in advance of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. Highways England is working with Kent County Council and Thurrock Council to fully review the findings.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p>Future plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing will provide an additional route across the Thames, significantly adding capacity to the road network.<\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1198", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir David Evennett"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135908", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135908/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Highways England are working to deliver improvements to motorists\u2019 journeys around the Dartford Crossing.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Work is nearly complete on the M25 Junction 2 scheme which has been designed to improve the traffic flows from the A2, through the junction and on the approach to the Dartford Crossing. Further junction improvements are also planned to the A2 at Bean and Ebbsfleet junctions. This includes a new bridge for southbound traffic at the Bean junction and a new slip road onto the A2 for eastbound traffic. Highways England will also widen the road that links the two roundabouts at Ebbsfleet junction. Work at these junctions is due to start in March 2020.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Highways England are also designing a scheme to improve A282 Junction 1a. The improvements include adding another lane on the link road between the two roundabouts at Littlebrook. This scheme will deliver benefits to the junction and help improve the flow of traffic on Bob Dunn Way.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>A Dartford and Thurrock study has also been completed to identify solutions to reduce congestion which could be delivered in advance of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. Highways England is working with Kent County Council and Thurrock Council to fully review the findings.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p>Future plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing will provide an additional route across the Thames, significantly adding capacity to the road network.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to reduce delays on (a) the A2, (b) Bob Dunn Way and (c) other roads approaching the M25 to cross the Dartford Crossing.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1135909/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Highways England monitor air quality using specialist equipment installed on the Dartford Crossing and surrounding road network. The monthly data they produce forms part of Highways England\u2019s annual Air Quality Management Plan. This informs their strategic assessments and policy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Highways England do not have monitoring sites outside the Strategic Road Network in the area of the Crossing.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Highways England have also completed a Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project including modelling of air quality.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p>The results of the modelling suggest that following the opening of LTC there will be no perceptible change in pollutant concentrations along the A2 and on Bob Dunn Way. There would be small improvements in pollutant concentrations along A225, A296, A226, and A296. On the M25 corridor itself, there are predicted to be larger improvements in air pollutant concentrations due to a reduction in congestion.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>As part of the Development Consent Order application for LTC, Highways England are preparing an Environmental Statement which will include a detailed air quality assessment, to identify the effects and any mitigation measures required. The results of this detailed assessment will be fully reported within the Environmental Statement.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the level of air pollution caused by traffic congestion on (a) the A2, (b) Bob Dunn Way and (c) other roads approaching the M25 to cross the Dartford Crossing.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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