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677636

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2017
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Energy: Prices
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the Government plans to bring forward legislative proposals to require energy companies to give the lowest tariff to their customers.
	tabling member constituency	Brent Central
	tabling member printed	Dawn Butler
	uin	61220
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2017 answer text The Government is carefully considering the recommendations of the Competition and Market Authority report on the energy sector, and will be setting out its response in due course. answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 26/01/2017 17:23:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1489 label Biography information for Dawn Butler

909307

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M6
	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 potential (a) employment and (b) economic benefits of transport infrastructure improvements to Junction 23 of the M6 Motorway.
	tabling member constituency	St Helens North
	tabling member printed	Conor McGinn
	uin	146923
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>£4.1m was invested to improve this junction in 2015, and the M6 through it will be upgraded at this point to smart motorway standard under the current road investment strategy. Highways England’s <em>London to Scotland West </em>route strategy identified this junction as a “potential future pinch point where congestion could inhibit future economic growth” and Highways England will revisit this assessment when it next reviews its route strategies.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/06/2018 14:38:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4458 label Biography information for Conor McGinn

754214

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Accidents
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on implementing eCall in all new vehicles in the UK by April 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Cambridge
	tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
	uin	6213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>eCall will be required in all new types of cars and light commercial vehicles approved from 31 March 2018 in accordance with the EU regulation 2015/758.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/09/2017 09:44:17 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

692091

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2017
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Solar Power and Tidal Power
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what proportion of the UK's energy was generated by (a) tidal and (b) solar power in each year from 2005.
	tabling member constituency	Charnwood
	tabling member printed	Edward Argar
	uin	64630
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>a) Tidal power includes tidal stream and tidal range devices (i.e. barrages or lagoons). Due to the very small scale nature of tidal stream deployments (all of which were limited-period tests of innovative devices) a negligible portion of the UK’s energy was generated by tidal stream devices. No energy was generated by tidal range devices.</p><p> </p><p>b) The proportion of the UK’s indigenous energy production generated by solar sources (photovoltaics and solar heating) before 2010 was negligible. Figures for 2010 to 2015 are presented below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Proportion of UK electricity and UK energy production generated from solar, 2010-15<sup>(1)</sup></strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2014</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2015</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>% of electricity generation</p></td><td><p>0.01</p></td><td><p>0.07</p></td><td><p>0.38</p></td><td><p>0.57</p></td><td><p>1.21</p></td><td><p>2.25</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>% of energy production</p></td><td><p>0.03</p></td><td><p>0.05</p></td><td><p>0.13</p></td><td><p>0.19</p></td><td><p>0.34</p></td><td><p>0.56</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>(1) Energy and electricity generated from solar sources before 2010 was negligible, less than 0.05% of UK production.</p><p>Source: DUKES <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/renewable-sources-of-energy-chapter-6-digest-of-united-kingdom-energy-statistics-dukes" target="_blank">table 6.6</a>, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/electricity-chapter-5-digest-of-united-kingdom-energy-statistics-dukes" target="_blank">table 5.1</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-chapter-1-digest-of-united-kingdom-energy-statistics-dukes" target="_blank">table 1.1</a> available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/digest-of-uk-energy-statistics-dukes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/digest-of-uk-energy-statistics-dukes</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 02/03/2017 14:24:45 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar

935286

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving: Young People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect on the safety of young people of driving vehicles with high brake horse power.
	tabling member constituency	Dudley North
	tabling member printed	Ian Austin
	uin	161520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2018 answer text <p>Young drivers are generally more likely to be killed or seriously injured than car drivers aged 25 or over.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans to limit the engine capacity that young drivers are able to drive, as this would not address the many fatal and serious accidents which occur at lower speeds.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will, however, monitor the results of the introduction of Graduated Driver Licencing (GDL) in Northern Ireland. GDL is a staged approach to fully independent driving, which can include a number of different components related to pre- and post-test restrictions. This includes the imposition of restrictions, such as not carrying peer aged passengers or night time driving.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, as highlighted in the Road Safety Statement, the Department is about to trial the effectiveness of a range of measures to improve the safety of young and novice drivers, both before they take their test and after passing it.</p><p> </p><p>Many new drivers are young drivers, and we have recently updated the driving test both to ensure new drivers have the skills they will need through a lifetime of safe driving, and to reflect better the situations they may encounter when they first start driving unaccompanied. For example, the independent driving time is set to increase, and during this time candidates will be asked to follow directions from a sat nav.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/07/2018 15:33:58 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1511 label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley

999190

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M20: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the progress of road works on the M20 between Junctions 3 and 6; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Ashford
	tabling member printed	Damian Green
	uin	186153
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>Work to upgrade the M20 between junctions 3 and 5 to a smart motorway began in March 2018. The scheme is estimated to be open for traffic in March 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The main construction milestones for the M20 smart motorway scheme are on track to be met. These include works within the verge and central reserve to be completed by the end of November 2019.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 09/11/2018 10:56:38 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

816955

	registered interest
	date	05/01/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M5
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to make the M5 in the South West a smart motorway.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	121382
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2018 answer text <p>Work to make the M5 from Junction 15 to Junction 17 near Bristol a smart motorway was completed in Spring 2014. Access to and from the South West has been further improved with completion of a Smart Motorway upgrade of the M5 from Junctions 4a (Droitwich Spa) to Junction 6 (Worcester) completed in Spring 2017.</p><p> </p><p>There are no plans within the current Road Investment Strategy (RIS) (2015 – 2020) to upgrade further sections of the M5 to a smart motorway. Highways England continue to engage with local authorities and other interested parties on future changes to the network. The need for further upgrades will be considered during the design of the next RIS for the period 2020-2025.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/01/2018 13:05:13 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

932796

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Traffic Commissioners: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for the establishment of the traffic office in Wales intended to support the Traffic Commissioner for Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	158987
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>Work to establish the traffic office in Wales is underway. Premises in Bangor have now been identified, and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is in the process of securing quotes for fitting out these offices, which will be put to the Welsh Government for approval. Once the premises are confirmed, staff can be recruited. It is hoped that staff will be in position and the premises occupied by early 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Welsh Government is also working to find office space for the Welsh Traffic Commissioner for his use when visiting Cardiff. In the long term this is likely to be in the new Welsh Government premises being built in Pontypridd, but as this will not be ready until circa 2021/2, the Welsh Government is seeking to place him in temporary accommodation in Cardiff.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/07/2018 09:56:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

932797

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Traffic Commissioners: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the reasons are for the time taken to establish the traffic office in Wales intended to support the Traffic Commissioner for Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	158988
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2018 answer text <p>Work to establish the traffic office in Wales is under way. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency IS in the process of sourcing suitable accommodation and initiating the necessary procurement processes and recruitment of suitable Welsh-speaking staff. The Department is committed to working with the Welsh Government in both areas.</p><p>It would not be appropriate to provide exactly the same resourcing to the traffic office for Wales as is provided for Scotland. The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland has significant additional responsibilities under the terms of the devolution arrangements. For example, she is responsible for appointments to the Parking and Bus Lane Tribunal for Scotland. Staffing levels in all traffic commissioner areas are kept under regular review to reflect work flows.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 158989 question first answered 06/07/2018 12:53:55 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

932798

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Traffic Commissioners: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the proposed traffic office in Wales to support the Traffic Commissioner for Walesn is planned to provide the same level of service and resources to Wales as the equivalent office in Edinburgh does for Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	158989
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2018 answer text <p>Work to establish the traffic office in Wales is under way. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency IS in the process of sourcing suitable accommodation and initiating the necessary procurement processes and recruitment of suitable Welsh-speaking staff. The Department is committed to working with the Welsh Government in both areas.</p><p>It would not be appropriate to provide exactly the same resourcing to the traffic office for Wales as is provided for Scotland. The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland has significant additional responsibilities under the terms of the devolution arrangements. For example, she is responsible for appointments to the Parking and Bus Lane Tribunal for Scotland. Staffing levels in all traffic commissioner areas are kept under regular review to reflect work flows.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 158988 question first answered 06/07/2018 12:53:55 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards