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1134027

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling and Walking: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans in delivering their goals.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	268426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department is currently piloting a programme of support to assist 46 local authorities with the development of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs). These plans are still under development. LCWIPs help local authorities think strategically about their cycling and walking networks and prioritise a pipeline of projects for future investment. The Department intends to formally evaluate the support offered later in the year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 27/06/2019 12:14:08 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1134046

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Scooters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment the Government has made of the increase in use of electric scooters on roads.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	268469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>In the UK, powered transporters, also known as micromobility devices, are treated like any other motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act. This includes e-scooters, and means they are subject to laws requiring them to be built and used safely, including requirements for users to have insurance, driving licences, number plates, and helmets.</p><p> </p><p>It is therefore, illegal to use a powered transporter on a public road without it complying with these legal requirements. At present, it will be difficult for electric scooters to meet these requirements. It is also illegal to use a powered transporter in spaces which are set aside for use by pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-riders. This includes on the pavement and in cycle lanes.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently exploring how new technologies, such as e-scooters, could help the UK benefit from changes in how people, goods and services move around and possible barriers to securing those benefits.</p><p> </p><p>The Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, published on 19 March 2019 includes a Regulatory Review to address the challenges of ensuring our transport infrastructure and regulation are fit for the future.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/06/2019 13:03:00 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1134156

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorways: Accidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) traffic incidents and (b) fatal traffic incidents there have been on (i) traditional motorways, (ii) motorways running a Smart Motorway Scheme, and (iii) motorways with an all-lane running scheme in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	268573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>In 2017, the latest year for which figures are available, there were 4,778 reported road accidents involving personal injury on motorways in Great Britain, of which 77 were fatal accidents. These figures can be found in the published Department for Transport statistics table RAS10001: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/755701/ras10001.ods" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/755701/ras10001.ods</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Non-injury accidents are not recorded in these statistics. The statistics for motorways are not broken down further for smart motorways or smart motorways with all-lane running.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 27/06/2019 13:32:16 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1134184

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase access to public transport for people who have difficulty climbing stairs.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	268362
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that disabled people and passengers with reduced mobility have the same access to transport and opportunities to travel as everyone else.</p><p> </p><p>In July 2018, the Department for Transport launched the Inclusive Transport Strategy which includes a commitment to extend a programme of accessibility improvements at rail stations (known as Access for All) with an additional £300m of funding for the 2019-2024 period. Access for All funding has led to new accessible, step-free routes at over 200 stations. This new funding will allow for similar improvements to be made at a further 73 stations.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, by 1st January 2020, all rolling stock in passenger service must comply with modern accessibility standards. These standards include vehicle access and egress, including the use of manual boarding ramps.</p><p> </p><p>In the case of buses, the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations have revolutionised bus travel for disabled passengers, with around 97% of buses in Great Britain now incorporating a designated space and boarding facilities for wheelchair users, priority seating and other features to help disabled people board, alight and travel in comfort and safety. The Government continues to work with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to ensure that enforcement action targets non-compliance effectively and that appropriate action is taken where it is identified.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 27/06/2019 12:35:05 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1134195

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will set out a timetable for a decision on the Crossrail 2 scheme’s future following TfL's submission of a revised Strategic Outline Business Case for Crossrail 2 taking in the recommendations of the Independent Affordability Review.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	268582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The government is considering the recommendations of the Independent Affordability Review of Crossrail 2, and will consider the business case for the project and next steps at the Spending Review.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/06/2019 14:21:10 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1134196

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to review the safeguarding directions for Crossrail 2.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	268583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport’s current position is to not update safeguarding directions for the proposed Crossrail 2 route before Government agrees to a route and the findings of the Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review are reflected. The Department keeps the need for safeguarding under constant review to ensure that the proposed route of Crossrail 2 can be protected in a cost-effective manner. The Department will consider the business case for Crossrail 2 and next steps at the Spending Review.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/06/2019 14:23:33 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1134237

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles: Sales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the regulation of the sale of drones.
tabling member constituency	Hyndburn
tabling member printed	Graham P Jones
uin	268456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>As set out in the Government’s recent drone consultation response on 7 January 2019, my Department is working with the Home Office and the Department for Business, Energy &amp; Industrial Strategy on product standards for drones. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has also published new product standards for drones which will become fully applicable by 2022. These include a mandatory requirement for drones to be fitted with geo-awareness software and being remotely identifiable before being placed on the market.</p><p>At an international level, the International Organization for Standardization is currently developing standards for drone safety and operation in which the British Standards Institution (BSI) committee members represent the UK. It is vital that we balance maintaining the UK’s world-leading position in aviation safety and security with supporting the development of this emerging industry.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 27/06/2019 12:38:08 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	3999 label Biography information for Graham P Jones

1133909

registered interest
date	21/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report entitled, Road to Zero, published by his Department in July 2018, what steps is he taking to ensure the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to meet the 2040 emissions target.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	267734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Our vision is to have one of the best electric vehicle infrastructure networks in the world. This means a network for current and prospective electric vehicle drivers that is affordable, reliable, accessible and secure. The Road to Zero strategy includes new commitments to massively expand electric and low emission vehicle infrastructure across the country.</p><p> </p><p>Government funding and leadership, alongside private sector investment has supported the installation of more than 17,000 public chargepoints. This includes over 1,700 rapid chargepoints - one of the largest networks in Europe. Our grant schemes and our £400m public-private Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund will see thousands more electric vehicle chargepoints installed across the UK. We will consult on proposals for chargepoints to be installed with all newly built homes in England, where appropriate. Highways England has a commitment of £15m to ensure there are chargepoints (rapid where possible) every 20 miles on 95% of the Strategic Road Network by 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 27/06/2019 14:15:18 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1133910

registered interest
date	21/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will allocate additional funding to (a) encourage and (b) support people to purchase electric vehicles.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	267735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>We are investing nearly £1.5bn‎ between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for battery electric and hydrogen vehicles, alongside schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes and workplaces and on residential streets. Along with other measures in the Government’s Road to Zero strategy, this adds up to one of the most comprehensive support packages in the world for the transition to zero emission vehicles. As part of the forthcoming spending review Government will be laying out funding and other measures for future years across all departments.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 27/06/2019 14:18:05 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1133912

registered interest
date	21/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Electrification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the target date to fully electrify the UK rail network is.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	267737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The Rail Network enhancements pipeline (RNEP) makes clear that all rail enhancements must be led by the needs that they are fulfilling rather than the methods by which they propose to fulfil them.</p><p> </p><p>We do not, therefore, expect proposals for new enhancements to begin with a pre-defined solution or input, such as electrification, but rather to set out the case for making an intervention to support a desired outcome.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 267738 question first answered 27/06/2019 13:56:43 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris