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 constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1027154

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that estimates of land and property costs for HS2 given to the House of Commons were wrong; and what estimate they have made of the actual costs.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL12336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>The HS2 land and property budget has evolved as the programme has developed. The Government welcomed the National Audit Office (NAO) report in September 2018 into the HS2 Phase One property acquisition programme.</p><p> </p><p>The report found that the property cost estimate had increased significantly from 2012 to 2017 and set out that this kind of change was to be expected on a large complex project such as HS2. The NAO noted that the increase included route changes as a result of public consultation, in response to the requests of petitioners during the parliamentary process leading up to Royal Assent and the introduction of additional property compensation schemes.</p><p> </p><p>There is also the fact that detailed land cost assessments were not possible until after Royal Assent was achieved, and re-assessing land values from 2011 prices. The Government followed the correct process in terms of how it updated Parliament of the Phase One property costs.</p><p> </p><p>As reported by the NAO, HS2 Ltd has forecasted that the cost to acquire land and property for Phase One of the route would be £3,356 million</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 19/12/2018 12:45:23 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1027162

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail: Performance Related Pay
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who is responsible for setting and approving performance-related bonuses and payoffs for the senior management team of Crossrail; and under what circumstances no bonuses would be payable.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL12344
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2018 answer text <p>Salaries and performance-related bonuses are a matter for Crossrail Limited and its Board. Crossrail Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 21/12/2018 13:42:41 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1027173

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Colne-Skipton Railway Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport on 3 February on the feasibility study into the value of reopening the Skipton–Colne railway for passenger services and as a new freight connection between the North-West and North-East, what progress they have made on that study; whether the consultants have completed the study and delivered it to the Secretary of State and to Transport for the North; and when they expect to announce whether the proposal will be taken to the next stage.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL12355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>The feasibility study into the reinstatement of the Skipton-Colne rail link as part of a route for passengers and freight, carried out in partnership with Transport for the North, has only very recently been completed and submitted to the Secretary of State. The Government is considering next steps and expects to make an announcement shortly.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 19/12/2018 12:50:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1027186

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Shipping
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the development of short sea shipping in the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Scott of Needham Market
uin	HL12368
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>We fully support the development of short sea shipping in the UK and recognise the benefits increased uptake could provide as a means of freight transportation.</p><p> </p><p>To better understand the markets for coastal shipping and inland waterways we have commissioned a study to explore the opportunities, barriers and the potential for mode shift from inland transport networks.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the Department’s forthcoming strategy – Maritime 2050 – recognises the role of short sea shipping and, more widely, sets out how the UK can remain a key competitive maritime nation through meeting the challenges of the future and taking advantage of the opportunities that arise, include those in freight transport.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 19/12/2018 12:48:06 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	2542 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market

1027338

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Eastern Rail Franchise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December to Question 201123 on the South Eastern Rail Franchise, what steps he is taking to ensure that there will not be a delay in the new operator taking over in April 2019.
tabling member constituency	Bexleyheath and Crayford
tabling member printed	Sir David Evennett
uin	202719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>Officials at my Department are working to deliver the best outcome for passengers and the taxpayer. I have asked them to balance the importance of delivering the competition programme in a timely manner, alongside ensuring the successor franchisee will deliver the greatest benefits for passengers and taxpayers having been identified through the most robust process possible.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 20/12/2018 14:30:20 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1198 label Biography information for Sir David Evennett

1027413

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Access
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on increasing step-free access at rail stations in (a) Angus and (b) Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Angus
tabling member printed	Kirstene Hair
uin	202890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>My officials and Transport Scotland discuss railway station accessibility at least monthly as part of the governance of the Access for All programme. We have made a further £300m available for Access for All and the Scottish Government have nominated a number of stations from across Scotland for this new funding. We intend to announce the successful stations in April next year.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 20/12/2018 11:27:18 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4675 label Biography information for Kirstene Hair

1027421

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Parking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish the areas in Kent that have received a notification from Highways England in relation to their suitability for lorry parking.
tabling member constituency	Ashford
tabling member printed	Damian Green
uin	202684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>As part of its work on Operation Brock, Highways England has written to over 1,000 landholders along the M2/A2 and M20/A20 corridors in Kent to seek permission to access their land for ecological surveys. These surveys are required for Highways England to gain a better understanding of the local environment, and should not be taken to indicate that any decisions have been taken. Further information will be published by Highways England early next year as potential options are explored as part of the planning process.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 20/12/2018 08:26:39 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1024684

registered interest
date	13/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Buildings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will place in the Library copies of the sections of the Modernisation of Office Environment project business cases that refer to consultation with trades union health and safety representatives; and if he will make an assessment of the project's compliance with the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	202056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2018 answer text <p>The business case for the modernisation of Great Minster House does not refer to consultation with the trades union health and safety representatives.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s assessment is that the modernisation project complies with the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977. Officials in the Department have maintained an open dialogue with representatives of departmental trades unions on matters relating to the Modernising our Working Environment (MoWE) programme, and have invited representatives from departmental trades unions to join a number of informal steering groups relating to the programme.</p><p> </p><p>At the request of the trades unions Departmental officials have kept them informed of progress through written communications on 6 October 2017 and 12 January 2018. On 30 April 2018 and 6 July 2018 representatives from departmental trades unions were invited to carry out a pre-inspection of Windsor House prior to the move of DfT staff into the building. Officials will provide a further update to the trades unions at key stages in the programme and the unions will be invited to comment.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 18/12/2018 11:39:48 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1024714

registered interest
date	13/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Port of Liverpool
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what preparations he has made for the continued operation of the port of Liverpool in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Wavertree
tabling member printed	Luciana Berger
uin	202062
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2018 answer text <p>I met Peel Ports on 12 September to discuss various issues. My officials are also in regular contact with Peel Ports. These discussions are intended to ensure that the right preparations are being considered and taken under all EU exit scenarios.</p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling grouped question UIN 202063 question first answered 18/12/2018 12:11:12 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Lord Grayling
tabling member	4036 label Biography information for Luciana Berger

1024715

registered interest
date	13/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Port of Liverpool
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many meetings he has had with port authorities in Liverpool to discuss contingency planning in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Wavertree
tabling member printed	Luciana Berger
uin	202063
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2018 answer text <p>I met Peel Ports on 12 September to discuss various issues. My officials are also in regular contact with Peel Ports. These discussions are intended to ensure that the right preparations are being considered and taken under all EU exit scenarios.</p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling grouped question UIN 202062 question first answered 18/12/2018 12:11:12 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Lord Grayling
tabling member	4036 label Biography information for Luciana Berger