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1674510

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Avanti West Coast: Catering
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 27 September (HL10350), what text is included in Avanti's National Rail Contract on the provision of catering in first class.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL755
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The provision of First-Class Catering is included in the Continuing Ancillary Services Document which sets out services that are required to be carried over from the previous Franchise Agreement. Clause 4.5 of the National Rail Contract states that the operator shall continue to provide any Continuing Ancillary Service and not vary the terms or stop providing without the Secretary of State’s prior approval.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:46:14 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1674512

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Liverpool Street Station: Construction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what finance they are providing, or planning to provide, directly or indirectly, to the scheme to partially demolish Liverpool Street Station and to build a tower over it and the Grade II listed former Great Eastern Hotel.
	tabling member printed	Lord Carrington of Fulham
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The design, build and construction of the scheme will be funded by the partnership between Sellar and MTR. There are proposals for a new lift and making improvements to the gateline at Liverpool Street Station, however this essential work is being undertaken now ahead of the redevelopment plans and does not form part of the wider scheme.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:39:57 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	1206 label Biography information for Lord Carrington of Fulham

1674513

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Liverpool Street Station: Construction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they or Network Rail will own the tower which is proposed to be built over Liverpool Street Station; and whether it is proposed that the ownership of the tower will remain in the public sector.
	tabling member printed	Lord Carrington of Fulham
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The proposed office building as part of the redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station will be owned and managed by the partnership between Sellar and MTR. The remainder of the station will continue to be owned and managed by Network Rail, including the retail area.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:37:34 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	1206 label Biography information for Lord Carrington of Fulham

1674194

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2023
	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: Construction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 26 October (HL10766), how much money has been spent to date on the Crewe leg (Phase 2a) of HS2.
	tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL701
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>This is set out in the latest Parliamentary Report on HS2. The Department will continue to work with HS2 Ltd to bring early / enabling site activities to a safe stop and conclude any land remediation activities for the handing back of sites.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:37:02 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

1674195

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Midlands and North of England
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 22 November (HL278), whether the Prime Minister's commitment to deliver new rail schemes "far more quickly" than the scrapped Manchester leg of HS2, as set out in their Network North published in October (CP 946), applies to the lines from (1) Burton to Leicester, and (2) Stoke to Leek.
	tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL702
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>Under the Network North announcement, the Government has committed to delivering both schemes, both of which could be delivered quicker than Phase 2b of HS2 which was due to complete in 2041.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:26:52 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott

1674219

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Scooters: Regulation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to strengthen the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes following the 1,080 collisions and 7 deaths in the 12 months to June.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL727
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2023 answer text <p>The law is already clear, private e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements and rental e-scooters may only be used within trial areas run by the Department. A range of motoring offences and penalties also already apply for using an e-scooter illegally and/or irresponsibly. Users can face criminal prosecution, a fixed penalty notice, points on their driving licence, and the e-scooter can be impounded.</p><p>The Department intends to consult on proposals for e-scooter regulations in due course and is progressing research to fill wider evidence gaps.</p><p>There are already regulations in place which govern the use of e-bikes on the public highway. All road users have a duty to behave in a safe, responsible manner and to follow the rules in The Highway Code. Enforcement is a matter for the police.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 07/12/2023 11:56:20 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1673807

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Public Transport: Sexual Harassment
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the recent survey conducted by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, which found that 40 per cent of women public transport workers have been sexually harassed at work, what steps they are taking to combat sexual harassment in the transport sector and prevent it from worsening.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL684
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>As part of the 2021 cross-government tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, the government appointed the independent VAWG Transport Champions. In March 2022, the VAWG Transport Champions published 13 recommendations which have been crucial in informing the work of DfT on tackling VAWG on transport.</p><p> </p><p>The safety and security of female rail workers is and will continue to be of paramount importance for the Government and for train operators. The Department funds the national Rail Delivery Group ‘Zero Tolerance’ campaign against sexual harassment on the railway. The campaign aims to educate passengers and staff of what constitutes sexual harassment and informs people of the action they can take to report it if they witness it or are a victim themselves. A dedicated CrimeStoppers line is in operation for all those who wish to report anonymously.</p><p /><p>The British Transport Police will investigate every report of sexual harassment on the railway; incidents can be reported to British Transport Police via text on 61016, via the Railway Guardian App, online, or in an emergency by dialling 999.</p><p> </p><p>All Train Operators are also required to develop, maintain and implement a Safeguarding on Rail Scheme, accredited by the British Transport Police.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:23:08 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1672974

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Old Oak Common Station: Great Western Main Line
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many platforms are planned for Old Oak Common rail station on the Great Western Main Line.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL580
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>Eight platforms are planned for Old Oak Common rail station on the Great Western Main Line. This consists of four relief line platforms and four main line platforms.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:08:28 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1672975

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Old Oak Common Station: Construction
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of (1) the total cost of construction at Old Oak Common Great Western rail station, and (2) the total time for construction from the beginning of works to the opening of the station for passengers.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL581
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>Old Oak Common is being designed and built as a single, integrated station, with a budget of £1.67bn (Q3 2019). There is no separate cost for the conventional station. Enabling Works at Old Oak Common started in 2018 and permanent works started in 2020. The station works will continue until opening for passenger services in 2029-2033. The total time is therefore between 11 and 15 years.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:07:06 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1672976

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Old Oak Common Station: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the funding for Old Oak Common Great Western rail station comes from HS2 Ltd or Network Rail.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL582
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The whole cost of the new Old Oak Common station is funded through HS2, including the station on the Great Western Main Line.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/12/2023 15:01:41 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley