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797783

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Biofuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's consultation on Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, published in September 2017, for what reasons the cap on bio-fuels will be reduced from 4 per cent to 2 per cent.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
uin	116691
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government consulted on a range of options for limiting the contribution from crop based biofuels towards the renewable fuel target for transport, from zero to the maximum seven per cent allowed under EU Directive 2015/1513. The consultation and the Government response are available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-transport-fuel-obligations-order-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-transport-fuel-obligations-order-government-response</a> and include analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposals, including the impacts on the competitiveness of UK industry through an estimate of the gross value added to the UK economy by the biofuels industry under the proposed amendments.</p><p> </p><p>We intend to cap the contribution from crop-based biofuels at four per cent in 2018, reducing to three per cent in 2026 and two per cent in 2032. Reducing the contribution from crop-based biofuels in this way will signal that we want to see future investment focus on the most sustainable fuels made from wastes and residues, while ensuring a continuing market for the UK’s existing bioethanol producers. According to research published by the European Commission in 2015, titled “The land use change impact of biofuels consumed in the EU, Quantification of area and greenhouse gas impacts”, crop biofuel usage at 7% of transport energy could result in a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions.</p><p> </p><p>Subject to Parliamentary approval, the legislation providing for these changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) will provide for a review to ensure the policy aims are being met. If required after the review further amendments could then be proposed.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 116692 116693 116694 question first answered 08/12/2017 10:40:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

797478

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicle Type Approval
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure the continuation of European Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificates for cars after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>We want to agree an approach that minimises disruption and additional costs for the automotive industry and consumers in the UK and the EU as of the day of exit. A decision on whether to continue to apply EU whole vehicle type approval will depend on the outcome of the negotiations with the EU.</p><p>Departments are working with DExEU to understand the impacts that withdrawal from the EU will have on businesses, consumers and other economic actors.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/12/2017 08:23:45 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

797479

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Hydrogen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase the take-up of hydrogen fuelled private vehicles.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	116442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are an important technology for decarbonising road transport and delivering the Government’s ambition that all new cars and vans should have zero tailpipe emissions by 2040. The Government has provided £5m to build or upgrade 12 hydrogen refuelling stations, and this initial network is nearly complete, alongside £2m to assist FCEV deployment in public and private sector fleets. Earlier this year the Government announced £23m of additional funding to increase the uptake of FCEVs alongside the expansion of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The funding competition for the first phase of this programme recently closed and an announcement of the successful proposals will be made shortly.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/12/2017 11:43:05 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

797538

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure (a), Northern Lincolnshire, (b) East Yorkshire and (c) other rural areas have suitable road infrastructure to encourage economic growth.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	116501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department and Highways England both recognise the importance of connecting rural areas to the rest of the country and invest in the strategic road network accordingly. Highways England’s strategic economic growth plan has identified the reliance of rural tourism and firms that deal with agricultural, raw materials or other large manufactured goods on its network. In Northern Lincolnshire, Highways England completed a £93million scheme to improve the A160/A180 Brocklesby interchange. In East Yorkshire, Highways England plans to improve the A63 Castle Street in Hull; a consultation on this scheme was undertaken in January 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Other roads in rural areas are the responsibility of local highway authorities. The Department announced in July that it would define a Major Road Network, improvements to which could be funded from the National Roads Fund. A public consultation on the details of the Major Road Network and how funds will be allocated is due to commence before the end of the year.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/12/2017 11:34:01 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

797562

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Fleetwood Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will re-open the Fleetwood to Poulton-le-Fylde rail line as part of the Government's strategic vision for rail.
tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
tabling member printed	Cat Smith
uin	116525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government is working with local authorities and other partners to identify the best new rail projects that can unlock new housing and economic growth, ease overcrowding, meet future demand and offer good value for money.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/12/2017 11:26:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

795433

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling: Commuters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what further steps are being taken to assist employers in encouraging employees to cycle to work.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	115854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s Cycle to Work scheme allows employers to loan bicycle and bicycle safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The Department has produced guidelines to encourage employers to take advantage of this scheme.</p><p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, published in April 2017, sets out the other steps the Government is taking to support cycling, and the funding available to improve local cycling provisions, provide safer cycle routes and increase cycle parking facilities.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 115856 question first answered 04/12/2017 15:26:50 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

795651

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with the President of the Board of Trade on the potential merits for future UK trade of better integrating road and rail infrastructure.
tabling member constituency	North East Hampshire
tabling member printed	Mr Ranil Jayawardena
uin	902676
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The Department’s Transport Investment Strategy makes clear that we can and must seek to enhance our global competitiveness by making Britain a more attractive place to trade and invest. There are a number of initiatives in this area, including:</p><p> </p><ul><li>A Port Connectivity Study that is considering the levels of current road and rail access to our ports. Effective links to ports are a fundamental part of a successful supply chain;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Clean Growth Strategy is examining cost-effective options TO shift more freight from road to rail; and</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Department will be working closely with the National Infrastructure Commission as it examines the UK’s freight sector and new measures by which Government can help businesses transport their goods faster and more efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 30/11/2017 13:44:05 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena

795683

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Stanford West
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much has been spent on the planned lorry holding park in Stanford West in Kent.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	116037
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>We continue to develop plans for a lorry park, and approximately £12 million has been spent on developing the lorry area at Stanford West. This figure includes costs which will be reused as part of the development of the permanent solution announced on 15 November. It also includes the costs of purchasing some properties adjoining the site, which may be resold in due course, reducing the overall cost of the project.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 01/12/2017 12:30:45 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

795684

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Community Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to expand and support the not-for-profit community transport sector.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	116038
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>In the 2016 to 2017 financial year, the Department for Transport spent almost £3.5m on supporting the not-for-profit community transport sector through the Bus Service Operator’s Grant (BSOG), with a further £2m through the second round of Community Minibus Fund. In the current financial year we predict that support to community transport operators through BSOG will again be approximately £3.5m. The Department has also announced an additional £250,000 to support community transport organisations with PSV Operator licence requirements.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 01/12/2017 12:28:13 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

795685

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reform the bus industry to expand not-for-profit services on commercial routes.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	116039
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport recognises the important role which both commercial and not-for-profit operators play in providing vital services to communities. We have no plans to reform the bus industry to expand not-for-profit services on commercial routes.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 06/12/2017 16:29:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald