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registered interest
date	25/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when driving tests will be permitted to restart; and whether the maximum period between passing the theory test and taking the driving test will be extended for those whose test was due when tests were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Strasburger
uin	HL6183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to protect the public and save lives. That remains its priority as it restarts its services.</p><p> </p><p>Driver and rider instruction can restart in England from Saturday 4 July 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Car driving tests will restart in England on Wednesday 22 July 2020, which will give learner drivers time to have refresher lessons and practice before taking their test.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA is aware that some individuals may be in a situation whereby their theory test certificate will expire before they are able to take their practical driving test. The two-year validity period of the theory test certificate is set in legislation. This is so the candidate’s theoretical knowledge remains current. To extend the validity period would require legislative change.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 16:41:07 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4204 label Biography information for Lord Strasburger

1217783

registered interest
date	24/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: North West
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to include developments to (1) the single-track line between Gannow Junction and Colne to allow more than one train on that section at a time, (2) create a double-track line on the Bolton to Blackburn route, and (3) reinstate the railway line between Colne and Skipton, in the Integrated Rail Plan for the Midlands and the north.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL6126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2020 answer text <p>The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) for the North and Midlands is considering how to integrate and deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail, HS2 Phase 2b, Midlands Rail Hub and other Major Network Rail enhancement programmes more quickly and efficiently. This work has begun along with a series of regional roundtables on priorities held in June with the HS2 Minister. The IRP will also be informed by a ‘Rail Needs Assessment’ from the National Infrastructure Commission, who recently held a Call for Evidence.</p><p> </p><p>On the development of a new trans-Pennine rail link via Colne and Skipton, I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave on 27 May 2020 (HL4359).</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/07/2020 16:50:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1217784

registered interest
date	24/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Network
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to prioritise schemes to re-open routes closed in the Beeching cuts to promote the levelling up agenda of English regions.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL6127
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2020 answer text <p>The Restoring Your Railway programme prioritises levelling-up and restoring connections to communities across the country including where lines and stations were closed in the Beeching cuts. The Programme is designed to give opportunities to projects at different phases of development, with three elements: the Ideas Fund, the New Stations fund and advance proposals.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/07/2020 14:07:59 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1217237

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
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: Euston Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which consultants have been commissioned to study the efficiency of the proposed HS2 Euston station, including the station approaches.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL6038
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>In response to the Oakervee Review, the Department has commissioned a study looking into the efficiency of the future Euston station, including the station approaches. The study is being supported by Arup, KPMG, Lendlease, Mace-Dragados and WSP, along with the Institution of Civil Engineers who facilitated an expert panel to review the tunnelling proposals.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 11:59:16 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1217240

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to conducting COVID-19 checks at (1) airports, and (2) other points of entry into the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL6043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2020 answer text <p>Limiting the spread of COVID-19 at all points of international entry is of paramount importance to the Government. The Department for Transport has engaged extensively with stakeholders on measures to help prevent the spread of the virus, including the provision of advice and guidance to passengers and staff.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Transport confirmed in the House of Commons on 2 July that we are considering all options which might provide reassurance to passengers.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/07/2020 16:49:10 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1217243

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Parking: Pedestrian Areas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to deter parking on pavements.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL6046
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>Local authorities already have legal powers to restrict pavement parking. The Government intends to carry out a public consultation later in the year, on further possible options to help local authorities tackle pavement parking. The consultation will fill evidence gaps, seek views on specific options that were raised by the Transport Select Committee and call for alternative ideas. Ministers will take decisions on next steps in the light of the consultation responses.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 16:33:01 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1217249

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Coronavirus
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 ability of consumers to cancel and claim refunds for flights booked before the COVID-19 pandemic because one or more of their party have developed mental health difficulties resulting from the restrictions put in place to address the pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6074
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges businesses and consumers are experiencing regarding refunds for cancelled holidays and flights. Airlines are working hard to answer the high call volumes and to process the very large number of applications for refunds.</p><p> </p><p>The Government appreciates the frustration consumers may be experiencing. We have been clear with industry that when consumers are entitled to a refund and ask for one, refunds must be paid. The Department for Transport is in regular conversation with UK airlines and wider membership bodies, and is working closely with the sector, the regulator and consumer groups to help ensure airlines deliver on their commitments.</p><p> </p><p>The safety and well-being of consumers is paramount. However, where a consumer had made the decision to cancel their flight, any refunds or rearrangement of travel would be a matter for the airline in question and its policy in relation to refunds and/or booking amendments. In addition, the consumer’s travel insurance or credit card provider may also be able to provide assistance in such cases. Consumers are advised to check with their travel insurance or credit card providers as they may be able to seek redress.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/07/2020 16:53:27 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1216505

registered interest
date	22/06/2020
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: Compensation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many times alternative dispute resolution has been used to seek settlements with HS2 landowners.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>HS2 Ltd routinely offers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to affected parties to resolve disputes in cases where it is not possible to reach agreement by direct negotiation.</p><p> </p><p>Referrals to ADR require the agreement of both HS2 Ltd and the affected party. To date, three statutory blight cases have been determined through ADR. Guidance on ADR was published by HS2 Ltd on 30 May 2018.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 14:22:59 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1216551

registered interest
date	22/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: 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 potential impact on the economy of using hydrogen to power transport.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL5979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>Government’s approach to delivering greener transport is technology neutral and we have provided support for hydrogen as a transport fuel where the market favours its use. For road transport this includes support through the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, the £23m Hydrogen for Transport Programme, £2m Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle support scheme and funding for the purchase of 62 hydrogen fuel cell buses. Across road, rail, maritime and aviation Government is supporting research and development into hydrogen technologies recognising its potential to be a key fuel on the pathway to zero emissions.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 14:02:30 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1216559

registered interest
date	22/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what long-term plans they have to support the viability of the bus industry.
tabling member printed	Baroness Eaton
uin	HL5990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>Buses will continue to have a significant role to play in connecting people, supporting the economy and decarbonising the transport network. The Government will account for all of this in the long-term National Bus Strategy. We are currently considering our approach to this.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will also be working closely with stakeholders in 2020 to produce the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, which will set out how we intend to tackle transport emissions, and get all road vehicles, including buses to transition to zero-emission.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of financial support, the Prime Minister announced in February £5 billion of funding for buses and cycling and committed to getting 4,000 new zero-emission buses on the roads. The details of the programmes, including how funding will be distributed, will be announced in due course. The Government recognises the importance of this funding, not just for decarbonisation, but for supporting the UK bus industry.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/07/2020 14:08:00 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4184 label Biography information for Baroness Eaton