Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member printed question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1438460

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 20 December 2021 (HL4859), which stations (1) on HS2 lines, or (2) elsewhere, will have platform heights of 1115mm above rail.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6659
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>(1) The following HS2 stations will have a platform height of 1115 mm: Euston, Old Oak Common, Birmingham Interchange, Curzon Street. Subject to Royal Assent of draft legislation currently before Parliament, Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly will have the same height.</p><p>(2) On the conventional network the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) standards specify a nominal height of 915mm. Platform heights may vary due to maintenance and historic reasons. Please note that the Crossrail central core and the Heathrow Express both have platforms at 1100mm to facilitate level boarding.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/03/2022 15:22:06 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1438483

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport for London: Industrial Disputes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost to (1) London's economy, and (2) the national economy, of the industrial action taken by train drivers during the week ending 4 March.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL6679
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2022 answer text <p>The Department is working closely with Transport for London (TfL) to ensure that London’s transport network is able to support the restart and economic recovery of the city. The Government’s commitment to supporting London’s transport network is ongoing, and we have provided close to £5 billion of support throughout the pandemic. However, transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and TfL.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/03/2022 17:07:58 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1438485

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	London Underground: Trains
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they (1) have had, or (2) intend to have, with the Mayor of London regarding contributions by the Government to fund the cost of introducing driverless trains in London.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL6680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2022 answer text <p>The Government’s commitment to supporting London’s transport network is ongoing, and we have provided close to £5 billion of support throughout the pandemic. DfT officials are currently working with TfL to build an evidence-based recommendation on how to progress with driverless trains on the underground. This will inform any future decisions.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/03/2022 16:29:32 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1438494

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Concessions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to encourage rail companies to allow Ukrainian refugees to travel free of charge on UK rail networks.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL6686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is considering what can be offered to Ukrainian refugees by way of free rail travel, along with other Government initiatives.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/03/2022 17:18:34 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1438582

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Railway Stations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 20 December 2021 (HL4859), whether conventional UK passenger trains will be able to use the same platforms without modification.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>It is unlikely that existing conventional British passenger trains would be able to use the HS2 platforms. HS2 platforms are offset further from the track than the conventional network and trains will therefore need a deployable step to bridge the gap from the train to the platform. The HS2 rolling stock, which is being procured to be compatible with the conventional network, has such a step. The only British trains with similar deployable steps (built for Merseyrail, Greater Anglia and Transport for Wales) are designed for a 915mm platform, so would have a step up to an HS2 platform. All other conventional trains would have an unacceptably large horizontal gap to an HS2 platform. Existing conventional compatible stock is unlikely to comply with other HS2 standards which might prevent access to the HS2 network. Future procurements of rolling stock on the conventional network could be compatible with HS2 infrastructure and platforms if the train is specified to meet HS2 standards and has a deployable step.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/03/2022 15:34:42 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1438583

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Trains
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 20 December 2021 (HL4859), whether HS2 trains will be capable of using the standard UK Network Rail station platforms without modification.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>The rolling stock currently procured by HS2 Ltd will be capable of using the standard British Network Rail station platforms without modifications.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/03/2022 15:34:57 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1438585

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Railway Stations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 20 December 2021 (HL4859), what is the expected time saving for (1) boarding, and (2) disembarking, at an HS2 station for similar door widths and passenger numbers between (a) an HS2 train, and (b) a standard UK train, using a station with a platform height of 1115mm above rail.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>An existing, standard British train would not be compatible with HS2 platforms due to the larger offset and height. Future procurements of ‘standard’ trains would need to adopt the same deployable step arrangement as HS2’s rolling stock to be compatible with both platform positions. If comparing (a) an HS2 train at an 1115mm HS2 platform and (b) a standard train at a 915mm conventional platform, HS2 Ltd predicts that boarding and disembarking for the HS2 train at the 1115mm platform would be up to 30% quicker than the standard train at the 915mm platform given comparable intercity rolling stock and door arrangements. This is because existing intercity trains require two steps upwards from platform to step, and step to vestibule. HS2 trains and platforms will have near-level boarding with only a shallow ramp from platform to vestibule.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/03/2022 15:22:46 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1438163

registered interest
date	04/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Musicians: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay on 21 February (HL Deb col 2), what options they are considering for own account operators regarding musicians touring the EU.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Clancarty
uin	HL6643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2022 answer text <p>The Government is continuing to support the touring sector to adapt to new arrangements with the EU. Under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), UK hauliers can undertake up to two additional laden journeys within the EU after a laden international journey from the UK, with a maximum of one cabotage movement outside Ireland. In its recent consultation, which closed on 18 February 2022, the Department sought views on possible measures to help this specific sector to adapt to the rules under the TCA.</p><p> </p><p>‘Own-account’ operators (those carrying their own goods rather than using vehicles for hire-and-reward) are not exempt from the provisions in the TCA, as all vehicles carrying goods internationally for a commercial purpose – including own account operators – are subject to the market access provisions of the TCA, including rules on cabotage and cross-trade.</p><p> </p><p>The TCA agreement has been concluded and there is no intention to reopen negotiations at this time. The Department for Transport continues to assess what, if anything, can be done regarding international market access for own account operators at this time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/03/2022 16:01:49 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3391 label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty

1438172

registered interest
date	04/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking (1) to assist small charities attempting to take humanitarian supplies by lorry to Ukraine via the EU, and (2) to help them obtain the correct permits.
tabling member printed	Lord Lamont of Lerwick
uin	HL6652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that charitable organisations in the UK have launched appeals for donations of emergency funds and goods to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Those charities seeking to take humanitarian supplies by lorry, to Ukraine via the European Union (EU) will need to follow the requirements for all hauliers. These requirements will differ depending on whether the charity is using its own vehicle or is hiring a lorry for the purpose. This can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carry-out-international-road-haulage" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carry-out-international-road-haulage</a></p><p>Step by step information for hired goods vehicles, setting out how to transport goods from the UK by road can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/transport-goods-from-uk-by-road" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/transport-goods-from-uk-by-road</a>. Guidance for private vehicles driving through the EU can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu</a></p><p>Permits are not required to access Ukraine when using vehicles that are EURO V or above, this will include the majority of goods vehicles including HGVs, where further advice is required this can be provided by the International Road Haulage Permits Office (IRHP) which is part of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).</p><p>In relation to Ukraine, we strongly advise that all those considering making this type of trip for humanitarian purposes, or otherwise consult the current travel advice provided by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and published on gov.uk for Ukraine, and any countries they propose travelling through as part of their journey. The advice for Ukraine is published at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/03/2022 11:53:34 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	895 label Biography information for Lord Lamont of Lerwick

1438001

registered interest
date	03/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	EGNOS
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 3 March (HL6222 and HL6223), what are the 18 airports affected by the cancellation of European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Services (EGNOS).
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2022 answer text <p>The airports are:</p><ol><li>Barra,</li><li>Barrow,</li><li>Bristol,</li><li>Campbelltown,</li><li>Cardiff,</li><li>Doncaster,</li><li>Dundee,</li><li>Exeter,</li><li>Islay,</li><li>Kirkwall,</li><li>Lands-End,</li><li>Newcastle,</li><li>Prestwick,</li><li>Southampton,</li><li>Sumburgh,</li><li>Tiree,</li><li>Wick,</li><li>Yeovil.</li></ol> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 11/03/2022 13:00:47 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley