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1728039

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Motorways
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to end the use of smart motorways.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4584
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>The safety of everyone travelling on our roads is the Government’s priority, which is why we are committed to delivering a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will not roll out new smart motorways and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 11/09/2024 15:12:41 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1728040

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Tests: Lincolnshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for practical driving tests in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4585
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards.</p><p></p><p>As of 9 September 2024, there were 556,774 car practical driving tests booked, and 91,059 driving tests available within the 24-week booking window.</p><p></p><p>Measures in place to reduce waiting times for customers at driving test centres, include the recruitment of driving examiners, conducting tests outside of regular hours, including at weekends and on public holidays, and buying back annual leave from driving examiners.</p><p></p><p>The DVSA also continues to deploy examiners from areas with lower waiting times into those centres with longer waiting times. This is in addition to the DVSA recruiting additional examiners across the country into areas where waiting times are highest.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 11/09/2024 14:54:55 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1728062

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing five year block awards to councils for pothole management.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing all parts of the local highway network.</p><p>The Department recognises the benefits of providing all local highway authorities with long-term funding certainty, and will consider this carefully.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 11/09/2024 09:25:11 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1728296

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M25: A3
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with National Highways on (a) the expected completion date for works on the Painshill junction of the M25 and A3 and (b) the steps being taken to (i) ensure the timely completion of that work and (ii) minimise disruption in the area.
	tabling member constituency	Runnymede and Weybridge
	tabling member printed	Dr Ben Spencer
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4864
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>National Highways are due to complete the main works at the Painshill roundabout and junction 10 of the M25 by Summer 2025 however, there will be other minor works including environmental enhancements that will be completed towards the end of 2025.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure timely completion of works, National Highways are closely monitoring the construction programme and are working with the supply chain, local authorities, and utility providers to ensure the programme is on schedule. Additionally, to minimise disruption National Highways are undertaking some of the works overnight and at weekends when traffic volumes are low, and they are also retaining the number of lanes available during the day to maintain traffic flows. Furthermore, National Highways are promoting information about road closures in advance to allow customer to use alternative routes or other forms of transport when necessary.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 12/09/2024 16:01:12 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	4785 label Biography information for Dr Ben Spencer

1728347

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Aldershot
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she (a) is taking and (b) plans to take steps to help ensure that councils provide access to bus services for isolated communities in Aldershot constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Aldershot
	tabling member printed	Alex Baker
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4915
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>The government has set out an action plan for improving the bus network, centred around putting control of local bus services into the hands of communities to give them the tools they need to plan and deliver services in a way that suits their needs. On 9 September, the government announced important first steps towards delivering this aim by laying a statutory instrument to ‘open up’ bus franchising to all local transport authorities (LTAs), and publishing a consultation document on proposed updates to streamline bus franchising guidance that will speed up and lower the cost of franchising for LTAs.</p><p> </p><p>As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will also introduce a new Buses Bill later this year that will build on the progress of this first package of measures, and help bring to an end the postcode lottery of bus services by giving local leaders the freedom to take decisions to deliver their local transport priorities and ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including in rural areas in Aldershot and across England.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 12/09/2024 09:49:02 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5173

1728348

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Aldershot
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to improve train services in Aldershot constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Aldershot
	tabling member printed	Alex Baker
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4916
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>Department officials maintain contact with train operators to ensure an appropriate level of service is provided to meet passenger demand, and this is reviewed regularly. The recent establishment of Shadow Great British Railways paves the way for the creation of Great British Railways and will deliver a unified railway providing a stronger, more reliable railway for the benefit of passengers.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 12/09/2024 15:08:51 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5173

1728349

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Aldershot
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that potholes are fixed promptly in Aldershot constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Aldershot
	tabling member printed	Alex Baker
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4917
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. Hampshire County Council (HCC) is the local highway authority for the Aldershot constituency, and it is therefore responsible for the maintenance of the local road network. HCC will receive £37.7 million from this Department during 2024/25 to enable it to carry out its local highway maintenance responsibilities. Funding for future years is a matter for the Spending Review.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 12/09/2024 08:24:58 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5173

1727833

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Qualifications
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with the (a) Secretary of State for Business and Trade and (b) Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations on the potential merits of negotiating a mutual recognition of professional qualification agreement with the European Commission for the aviation sector.
	tabling member constituency	Twickenham
	tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4546
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that the UK’s trading relationship with the EU can be improved in several areas. The Department continues to engage with the European Union (EU) Commission on areas where future cooperation or recognition could support UK interests. Any further details will be provided in due course, as engagement progresses.</p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 13/09/2024 13:28:28 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
	tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1727854

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving Tests: Buckinghamshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce waiting times for practical driving tests in Buckinghamshire.
	tabling member constituency	Chesham and Amersham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Green
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4562
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards.</p><p></p><p>As of 9 September 2024, there were 556,774 car practical driving tests booked, and 91,059 driving tests available within the 24-week booking window.</p><p></p><p>Measures in place to reduce waiting times for customers at driving test centres, include the recruitment of driving examiners, conducting tests outside of regular hours, including at weekends and on public holidays, and buying back annual leave from driving examiners.</p><p></p><p>The DVSA also continues to deploy examiners from areas with lower waiting times into those centres with longer waiting times. This is in addition to the DVSA recruiting additional examiners across the country into areas where waiting times are highest.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 12/09/2024 08:21:33 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	4918 label Biography information for Sarah Green

1727882

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Chiltern Railways
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will expedite the approval of additional trains to help resolve capacity issues on Chiltern Railways.
	tabling member constituency	Meriden and Solihull East
	tabling member printed	Saqib Bhatti
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	4549
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support the delivery of its long-term fleet strategy and has recently approved Chiltern Railways’ Mk3 fleet replacement Outline Business Case (OBC). Chiltern now needs to produce the Final Business Case.</p><p> </p><p>Chiltern also continues to review opportunities to maximise its passenger capacity within its current train fleet. In June 2024, Chiltern introduced an additional morning and evening peak service on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between London Marylebone and Princes Risborough, which operated pre-COVID-19. This provides additional seating capacity in response to customer demand and crowding.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 11/09/2024 16:42:29 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4818 label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti