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1729590

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to address (1) unregulated e-bike hire, and (2) illegal e-scooters.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1030
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the need to address the problems caused by unregulated e-bike hire schemes and illegal e-scooters. Ministers are carefully considering next steps and potential solutions. It is a matter for the police to decide what action is appropriate to deal with those who ride e-scooters illegally on the public highway.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 26/09/2024 15:29:00 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1729613

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	South Western Railway: Crime
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the levels of reported crime on the Salisbury and Yeovil Railway.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1079
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The British Transport Police (BTP) are responsible for policing the rail network across England, Wales and Scotland. They recorded the following number of incidents at stations on the Salisbury and Yeovil railway line: 2020/21 58, 2021/22 55, 2022/23 87 and 2023/24 83. The increase from 2021/22 is in line with increasing passenger numbers on the rail network following the easing of travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>Along with data from the rest of the railway, the BTP will continually review crime trends and patterns from the Salisbury and Yeovil line, and gather intelligence to inform their daily operational deployments, including both uniform and plain clothes officers.</p><p> </p><p>If passengers see or experience crime on the rail network, they should report this to BTP using the 61016 text service, via the Railway Guardian app or online. In an emergency, they should always call 999.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 09:18:12 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1729614

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West of England Line
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effects of there being only one railway line between Salisbury and Yeovil on (1) the travelling public and (2) the carriage of goods.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1080
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2024 answer text <p>We are aware of the issues between Salisbury and Yeovil and the lack of resilience due to the nature of this single line. Department officials continue to work with the South Western Railway and Network Rail in providing as much resilience as possible, including by increasing the Operator management resource tasked specifically to look at West of England line issues.</p><p>The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is fully committed to supporting its growth. Under our plans to deliver the biggest overhaul of the railways in a generation, Great British Railways will have a duty and targets to grow the use of rail freight. Currently freight only operates between Salisbury and Worting Junction (Basingstoke).</p><p>There is no freight operation between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction. Network Rail is working with stakeholders and industry partners to understand the capacity and performance issues on the West of England Line and identify how these can be mitigated.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 26/09/2024 15:53:37 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1729661

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Shipping: Russia
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to mitigate the environmental risks posed by ageing and poorly maintained vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet, particularly those using high sulphur fuels in UK territorial waters and the Strait of Dover.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1082
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK is working to deter and disrupt the Russian shadow fleet. At the European Political Community Summit in July, we led efforts to ask European partners to sign a Call for Action that seeks to address the risks that the shadow fleet poses to maritime safety and security, and, crucially, the environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport takes robust measures to ensure all sea vessels in UK territorial waters, including the Strait of Dover, comply with environmental law.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 09:16:30 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1729662

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Tankers: Pollution Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to (1) introduce, and (2) enforce, tougher environmental standards, such as mandatory insurance cover and compliance with International Maritime Organisation heavy fuel standards, for oil tankers entering UK territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1083
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2024 answer text <p>The government has implemented, and enforces, a variety of mandatory environmental measures related to the use and carriage of oil, including heavy fuel oil, by sea. International standards are primarily set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), to which the UK is a signatory. Annex I of MARPOL makes provision for the prevention of pollution by oil from ships and includes mandatory requirements such as construction standards of oil tankers, limitations on size and arrangement of cargo tanks, damage stability requirements and a robust survey and certification regime. Compliance with these requirements is enforced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through surveys of UK registered ships and Port State Control inspections of non-UK ships when in UK ports. Non-compliance is managed through the detention of ships, prohibition notices and, where necessary, prosecution.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to insurance, within certain tonnage limitations, UK ships and ships coming to or from the UK must have certificates to prove that they have the relevant compulsory civil liability insurance against oil pollution and liability insurance for the locating, marking and removing of wrecks in the event that the ship causes a pollution incident or is wrecked. Insurers must meet the UK’s criteria to provide appropriate cover and be approved by the MCA before a compulsory insurance certificate can be issued.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 26/09/2024 15:33:42 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1729086

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis: Rural Areas
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential role of rural taxi services in reducing pressure on bus services in low-population areas of the country, thereby improving environmental performance.
	tabling member printed	Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1005
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>Taxi and private hire vehicle policy is a devolved matter in all UK nations. The role the trade can play in providing flexible transport services, especially in rural areas, is recognised in Department for Transport guidance issued to licensing authorities in England.</p><p> </p><p>The Rural Mobility Fund demand responsive transport (DRT) minibus pilot, currently underway in 14 different local authorities, is exploring whether DRT can provide a solution in rural and suburban areas, either alone or in conjunction with other services. A comprehensive monitoring and evaluation process is in place, consisting of a process evaluation and an impact evaluation.  The final process evaluation report is due next year.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 25/09/2024 14:48:29 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4175 label Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

1729090

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Official Cars
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many cars in the Government Car Service are (1) fully electric, (2) hybrid, and (3) petrol or diesel.
	tabling member printed	Lord Young of Cookham
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1010
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government Car Service currently has the following number of vehicles in its operational fleet:</p><ol start="1"><li><p>36 fully electric.</p></li></ol><ol start="2"><li><p>51 Hybrid.</p></li></ol><ol start="3"><li><p>20 Petrol or Diesel.</p></li></ol> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 25/09/2024 14:48:00 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham

1728720

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A1: West Yorkshire
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when the current work on the A1's Wentbridge Viaduct started, and when they expect traffic flows to return to normal.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jopling
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL937
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The original estimate for the Wentbridge Viaduct was £5,403,583, however, at present the expected cost for the works is £16,079,669. The change in costs is due to significant change of scope as additional essential repairs were identified, including but not limited to reconstruction of both deck ends, extensive renewal of drainage throughout the structure, replacement of the Vehicle Restraint System foundation plinths, repairs to the underslung hanger walkway, repairs to deck haunches and concrete repairs to the abutments, all of which were not known nor could have been identified until the existing bridge deck was exposed.</p><p>National Highways began the enabling works and upgrading Jacksons Lane on 24 February 2023 but the main works on the carriageway commenced on 11 April 2023 with an expected completion date of September 2023. The current expected completion at Wentbridge Viaduct is Spring 2025. This is in part due to the decision to bring forward the Wentedge road bridge works originally planned to be undertaken in 2026 so that they can be completed at the same time due to the proximity of the two structures, and this will minimise long term disruption while ensuring that both works are completed efficiently. Works to both structures is now expected to be completed by August 2025.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL938 question first answered 23/09/2024 12:31:57 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	883 label Biography information for Lord Jopling

1728721

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	A1: West Yorkshire
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what was the original estimate for the cost of the current repair works to the Wentbridge Viaduct on the A1; and what they expect the final cost to be.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jopling
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL938
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>The original estimate for the Wentbridge Viaduct was £5,403,583, however, at present the expected cost for the works is £16,079,669. The change in costs is due to significant change of scope as additional essential repairs were identified, including but not limited to reconstruction of both deck ends, extensive renewal of drainage throughout the structure, replacement of the Vehicle Restraint System foundation plinths, repairs to the underslung hanger walkway, repairs to deck haunches and concrete repairs to the abutments, all of which were not known nor could have been identified until the existing bridge deck was exposed.</p><p>National Highways began the enabling works and upgrading Jacksons Lane on 24 February 2023 but the main works on the carriageway commenced on 11 April 2023 with an expected completion date of September 2023. The current expected completion at Wentbridge Viaduct is Spring 2025. This is in part due to the decision to bring forward the Wentedge road bridge works originally planned to be undertaken in 2026 so that they can be completed at the same time due to the proximity of the two structures, and this will minimise long term disruption while ensuring that both works are completed efficiently. Works to both structures is now expected to be completed by August 2025.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill grouped question UIN HL937 question first answered 23/09/2024 12:31:57 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	883 label Biography information for Lord Jopling

1727974

	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	London North Eastern Railway: Fares
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to assess plans for the simplification of fares on LNER routes; and how they intend to assess the views of the public on these proposals.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL895
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>We will evaluate the pilot to consider impacts on passengers and will carefully consider before taking any further decisions.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 08:59:37 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson