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1782593

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bats: Nature Conservation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of comments by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, reported in New Civil Engineer on 4 March, that spending "vast sums" on High Speed 2's bat tunnel is "ludicrous", why they have allowed construction to continue at a cost of £119 million.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5584
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2025 answer text <p>The cost of the Sheephouse Wood bat structure is £95m in 2019 prices. It has been designed and constructed to comply with species protection laws as they currently stand, and to fulfil the requirements of the licence issued by Natural England in 2023. Abandoning construction in advance of any changes to the relevant legislation would be a breach of the conditions under which the new railway can be legally operated, and a presumption of the will of Parliament. Furthermore, and in common with much of the civil engineering structures for HS2, construction of the bat mitigation structure is well advanced and forms part of an integrated design for the railway in the Calvert area. In such circumstances, decommissioning and removing the elements of the structure already built, and redesigning and then constructing an alternative scheme for this section of railway would - at this stage in the construction schedule - cost more than completing the existing structure.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 14/03/2025 11:26:45 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1782697

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Public Transport: Fares
	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 with local authorities to make public transport more affordable.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36704
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2025 answer text <p>Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services is one of the government’s top priorities and we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth.</p><p> </p><p>The government is investing over £150 million to deliver a new £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2025 to help millions access better opportunities and promote greater bus use by passengers. In addition, the government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities. Local authorities can use this funding to introduce new fares initiatives, introduce new bus routes, make services more frequent and protect crucial bus routes for local communities.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 17/03/2025 11:00:51 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1782703

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has considered designating public electric vehicle charger sites as Critical National Infrastructure.
	tabling member constituency	Wyre Forest
	tabling member printed	Mark Garnier
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36639
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2025 answer text <p>Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is defined as those facilities, systems, sites, information, people, networks and processes judged to be critical to the functioning and security of the UK. Loss or compromise of these could result in risk to life or have a significant impact on our national security, national defence, or the functioning of the state.</p><p> </p><p>CNI designation within each sector, including transport, is assessed using a criticalities scale. While the rollout of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues at pace, it is currently not classed as CNI. The Government will continue to review this status, as the number of electric vehicle chargepoints increases.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 17/03/2025 09:57:49 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier

1782821

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A21: Litter
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body is responsible for clearing litter alongside the A21 in Tunbridge Wells constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36936
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>The responsibility for litter clearing on the A21 near Tunbridge Wells, falls to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 13/03/2025 17:01:32 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5219

1782829

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A21: Accidents
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were killed in road traffic collisions on the A21 in Tunbridge Wells constituency in each year since 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36937
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>The number of people killed in reported road collisions on the A21 in the Tunbridge Wells constituency in each year since 2019 are shown in the table. The latest year for which data is available is 2023.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Number of fatalities</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 13/03/2025 08:56:40 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5219

1782837

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cycleways: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body has responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the cycle path between Pembury Hospital and Tonbridge.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36938
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>Local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area, including cycle paths. Kent County Council is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the non-motorised user route that runs from Pembury Hospital to Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge.</p><p> </p><p>This Government takes the condition of our country’s roads very seriously and is committed to supporting local authorities in maintaining and renewing the local highway network and tackling the maintenance backlog. The Government has already announced a funding uplift of £500 million for the 2025/26 financial year compared to 2024/25, with Kent County Council receiving an additional £14.2 million for highway maintenance. <br></p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 13/03/2025 09:16:27 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5219

1782909

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Refuges: Public Transport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the affordability of public transport for (a) women and (b) children residing in women's refuges.
	tabling member constituency	St Albans
	tabling member printed	Daisy Cooper
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	36781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>Delivering safe and affordable public transport are key considerations for the Government and our ambitious reforms of the bus system and railway will ensure services better meet the needs of communities.</p><p> </p><p>The Department supports the Rail Delivery Group funded Rail to Refuge scheme which provides those fleeing domestic abuse (and any children who may be required to travel with them) free rail travel to a refuge. This support is crucial in providing essential access to transport for those in need.</p><p> </p><p>We are also investing over £150 million to deliver a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2025 to help millions of people. We will continue to explore more targeted options that deliver value for money to the taxpayer, to ensure affordable bus travel is available for the groups who need it the most.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 13/03/2025 10:13:10 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4769 label Biography information for Daisy Cooper

1783025

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cars: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the car insurance taskforce has been formally established; and whether its remit has been defined.
	tabling member constituency	Wimbledon
	tabling member printed	Mr Paul Kohler
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	37057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>The cross-Government motor insurance taskforce was launched in October. It is comprised of ministers from relevant government departments and the Financial Conduct Authority and Competition and Markets Authority. The taskforce is supported by a separate stakeholder panel of industry experts representing the insurance, motor, and consumer sector.</p><p> </p><p>The taskforce has a strategic remit to set the direction for UK Government policy, identifying short- and long-term actions for departments that may contribute to stabilising or reducing premiums, while maintaining appropriate levels of cover. It will look at the increased insurance costs on consumers and the insurance industry, including how this impacts different demographics, geographies, and communities.</p><p> </p><p>We will provide updates on the taskforce’s work in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood grouped question UIN 37058 question first answered 13/03/2025 09:13:20 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5321

1783026

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cars: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish the (a) objectives, (b) timeline and (c) interim findings of the car insurance taskforce.
	tabling member constituency	Wimbledon
	tabling member printed	Mr Paul Kohler
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	37058
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2025 answer text <p>The cross-Government motor insurance taskforce was launched in October. It is comprised of ministers from relevant government departments and the Financial Conduct Authority and Competition and Markets Authority. The taskforce is supported by a separate stakeholder panel of industry experts representing the insurance, motor, and consumer sector.</p><p> </p><p>The taskforce has a strategic remit to set the direction for UK Government policy, identifying short- and long-term actions for departments that may contribute to stabilising or reducing premiums, while maintaining appropriate levels of cover. It will look at the increased insurance costs on consumers and the insurance industry, including how this impacts different demographics, geographies, and communities.</p><p> </p><p>We will provide updates on the taskforce’s work in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood grouped question UIN 37057 question first answered 13/03/2025 09:13:20 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
	tabling member	5321

1783035

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Great British Railways
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the estimated cost of the Great British Railways livery rebrand is.
	tabling member constituency	Didcot and Wantage
	tabling member printed	Olly Glover
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	37067
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2025 answer text <p>We're delivering a once in a generation overhaul of the railways and will establish Great British Railways, a new body bringing track and train together, delivering reliable services for passengers and freight customers, and catalysing growth across the country.</p><p> </p><p>We’re looking at options for GBR branding and what the roll out options are, taking into account value for money for taxpayers and ensuring minimal disruption to services.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 17/03/2025 11:21:29 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5318