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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713411/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>UK bus manufacturing is an area of strength for the UK, with 80% of buses operating in urban areas produced in the UK.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>As part of the application process for the ZEBRA programmes, bidders were asked to highlight any community benefits from their proposals. This included local economic development in the area, the creation and/or retention of jobs and apprenticeships related to the maintenance of zero emission vehicles, including batteries and fuel cells, and supporting infrastructure.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The UK Government has no role in the procurement of buses, this is the responsibility of the LTA and the bus operator. During the procurement process for ZEBs, LTAs and bus operators tend to consider criteria such as value for money and route suitability, rather than geographical origins. Their priority is to procure the right vehicle, for the right location, based on quality and value for money.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that most zero-emission buses for use in the UK are built in the UK.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance his Department issues on best practice in tackling potholes.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4471", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Rachael Maskell"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "York Central"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713547/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>It is for the local transport authority to decide investment priorities for their transport network. The new North-East Mayoral Combined Authority is eligible for a City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement of up to £563m to March 2027 to invest in local transport priorities. The programme for which will need to be agreed once the Metro Mayor has been elected. The North-East has also received a future five-year indicative allocation of £1,849m from 2027 to 2032.<\/p><p>This is all in addition to the hundreds of millions of pounds in funding that has or could be provided directly for schemes in this area, including: we have provided funding to ensure that passenger services will return to the Northumberland Line this year; from the billions saved from the scrapping of HS2, as announced in Network North, funding will be available to complete dualling of the A1 from Morpeth to Ellingham, subject to planning consent and approval of a full business case for the project, providing a continuous high quality dual carriageway from Newcastle to Ellingham, north of Alnwick; and Northumberland County Council are developing the Blyth Relief Road scheme, which would provide a new access onto the A189, for possible Department for Transport funding as part of the Major Road Network/Large Local Majors programme.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ian Lavery"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713548/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>It is for the local transport authority to decide investment priorities for their transport network. The new North-East Mayoral Combined Authority is eligible for a City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement of up to £563m to March 2027 to invest in local transport priorities. The programme for which will need to be agreed once the Metro Mayor has been elected. The North-East has also received a future five-year indicative allocation of £1,849m from 2027 to 2032.<\/p><p>This is all in addition to the hundreds of millions of pounds in funding that has or could be provided directly for schemes in this area, including: we have provided funding to ensure that passenger services will return to the Northumberland Line this year; from the billions saved from the scrapping of HS2, as announced in Network North, funding will be available to complete dualling of the A1 from Morpeth to Ellingham, subject to planning consent and approval of a full business case for the project, providing a continuous high quality dual carriageway from Newcastle to Ellingham, north of Alnwick; and Northumberland County Council are developing the Blyth Relief Road scheme, which would provide a new access onto the A189, for possible Department for Transport funding as part of the Major Road Network/Large Local Majors programme.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department still plans to provide funding for infrastructure around the A189 in the context of the failure to agree a deal to build an electric vehicle gigafactory in Cambois.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4139", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ian Lavery"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713563", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713563/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We support the expansion of UK aviation when it is consistent with our environmental obligations. Any application for an individual airport to expand would, of course, be considered on its merits, once an application has been received.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4801", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Anthony Browne"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2024-04-24", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Heathrow Airport"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether it remains his Department's policy to support a third runway at Heathrow airport.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4591", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sarah Olney"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Richmond Park"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sarah Olney"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713598", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713598/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department does not hold information on the amount of cash taken on-board Avanti services.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Huw Merriman"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 February 2024 to Question 14383 on Avanti West Coast: Catering, whether his Department holds information on the amount of cash taken by Avanti for its on-board catering services in the last two years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4811", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Navendu Mishra"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Navendu Mishra"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713602", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713602/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department will very shortly publish advice for local transport authorities on the scope, process and accountability framework for the Local Transport Fund. It is my intention that locally elected representatives, working with their local MPs, decide how to spend this money to invest in the transport priorities that matter most to their area.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the eligibility criteria are for projects to receive funding under the Local Transport Fund; and whether his Department has issued guidance to local authorities on how they should consult hon. Members throughout the process.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4839", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jane Hunt"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jane Hunt"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713603", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713603/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Through their work to negotiate, update and enforce the UK\u2019s extensive portfolio of bilateral and multilateral \u201cAir Services Agreements\u201d my officials seek to: maximise business opportunities and ensure a level playing field for our airlines and airports; minimise administrative and cost burdens for industry; and remove barriers to operational and commercial flexibility.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>This approach helps to deliver international connectivity, choice and value for money, benefitting businesses and consumers. The rights secured by my officials enable services to and from airports throughout the UK, but whether to exercise those rights is, of course, a commercial decision for airlines.<\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4827", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Claire Hanna"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Claire Hanna"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713627", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1713627/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>In line with our published guidance, the Department has developed a range of rail demand forecasts in both the medium and long term. The Department considers a wide range of evidence for our project appraisals and policy decisions.<\/p><p>There are many economic and socio-demographic factors which potentially affect future rail passenger demand. These are detailed within the Department\u2019s Transport Analysis Guidance, published online.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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