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1045557

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the agreed budgeted FTE figure is for (a) his Department and (b) its agencies.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	210508
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>In response to your request, the agreed budgeted FTE figure for the Department and its agencies (the Driver Vehicle &amp; Licensing Agency, the Driver &amp; Vehicle Services Agency, the Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency and the Vehicle Certification Agency) is as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>End of Financial Year 18/19</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Budgeted FTE</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>DfTc </strong></p></td><td><p>2676</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>MCA</strong></p></td><td><p>1114.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>VCA</strong></p></td><td><p>203.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>DVSA</strong></p></td><td><p>4648</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>DVLA</strong></p></td><td><p>5387.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The figures represent employees and do not include contractors and other non-payroll employees.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 16:18:51 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1045568

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what protections there are to protect areas of outstanding natural beauty against new road building.
tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
uin	210514
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The National Networks National Policy Statement (NPS) sets out Government’s policies to deliver development of nationally significant infrastructure projects on the national road and rail networks in England. It is the basis for examination of schemes by an independent inspector and decisions by the Secretary of State.</p><p>As set out in the NPS, there is a strong presumption against any significant road widening or the building of new roads in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), unless it can be shown there are compelling reasons for the new or enhanced capacity and with any benefits outweighing the costs significantly. AONB designated areas have a specific statutory purpose that helps ensure their continued protection and which the Secretary of State has a statutory duty to have regard to in decisions.</p><p>Further protections for AONB are set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and Defra’s <em>English national parks and the broads: UK government vision and circular 2010 </em>or successor documents.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 13:32:15 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1045570

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: St Helens
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much funding his Department has allocated to St Helens Council to repair potholes in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	St Helens North
tabling member printed	Conor McGinn
uin	210592
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>St Helens Council is a constituent member of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Since 2015 highway maintenance block funding has been paid directly to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.</p><p> </p><p>The funding provided by the Department for Transport for highway maintenance, including pothole repair, to St Helens Council since 2010 is shown in the table attached.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 16:45:39 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman attachment 1 file name 210592 Table.docx title Table which is mentioned in the above answer
tabling member	4458 label Biography information for Conor McGinn

1045643

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorways: Noise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of reducing noise emissions from motorways by reducing speed limits; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	210478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>Noise is a Key Performance Indicator for Highways England. They are working to reduce people’s exposure to road noise by considering measures such as barriers, road resurfacing and insulation at locations with the highest noise levels and delivering these through major projects, maintenance work and their designated environment fund. Reducing speed limits is not one of the measures.</p><p>While reducing speed limits on motorways can reduce noise for those nearby, it can also have unintended consequences. Some traffic may be diverted to less suitable roads in more built-up areas, where loud noise could be experienced by more people. Even at lower speeds, noise effects can be greater off the motorway network, as roads tend to be closer to homes.</p><p>Highways England’s approach reduces the noise which people experience near some of the busiest motorways while retaining existing speed limits on these important arterial routes, speed limits that reflect drivers’ experience and expectations for longer-distance journeys.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 14:35:20 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1045644

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Midlands Connect
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Midlands Connect on its proposed expressway from Leicestershire to Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	210479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The A46 corridor connects together Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire. This is one of the corridors identified by Midlands Connect - the sub national transport body for the Midlands - as of key strategic importance.</p><p> </p><p>With funding from the Department, Midlands Connect is currently conducting a detailed study into the potential for development of the A46, which it believes could play an important role in improving pan-regional connectivity and relieving congestion on motorways in the West Midlands. The Department is monitoring this study closely.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 16:25:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1045653

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Diabetes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the DVLA on testing blood glucose levels using flash and continuous glucose monitoring technology for the purposes of assessing fitness to drive; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	210480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently amending the Assessing Fitness to Drive guidance on the use of new monitoring technologies for people with diabetes. The revised guidance is due to be published in February. This will allow the testing of interstitial fluid for driving licensing purposes for people with diabetes who drive cars or motorcycles. Drivers of goods vehicles and buses must continue to monitor blood glucose levels.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 13:16:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1045670

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Diabetes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress the Driving Vehicle Licensing Agency is making to update its guidance on the use of new monitoring technologies for people with diabetes.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	210446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently amending the Assessing Fitness to Drive guidance on the use of new monitoring technologies for people with diabetes. The revised guidance is due to be published in February. This will allow the testing of interstitial fluid for driving licensing purposes for people with diabetes who drive cars or motorcycles. Drivers of goods vehicles and buses must continue to monitor blood glucose levels.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/01/2019 14:51:12 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1043133

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information his Department holds on the rate of remuneration for (a) cleaners, (b) security guards and (c) catering staff in his Department in (i) Greater London and (ii) outside Greater London.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent Central
tabling member printed	Gareth Snell
uin	209886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not hold remuneration rates for cleaners, catering staff and security guards as these services are provided through a Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract, which has a fixed single monthly payment covering all services. Under that TFM contract all staff employed by the service provider are paid at least the National Minimum Wage.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 25/01/2019 12:53:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4595 label Biography information for Gareth Snell

1042263

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorcycles: Accidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what conclusions the Road Collision Investigation Project has made on road accidents involving motorcyclists.
tabling member constituency	Southampton, Itchen
tabling member printed	Royston Smith
uin	209338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>In June 2018, the Government announced that the RAC Foundation, supported by £480,000 of Government funding, would lead the trial of an innovative new approach to road casualty investigation alongside police forces. As part of this initiative dedicated teams will be carrying out in-depth research in selected cases to get a better understanding of what is really causing collisions on our roads. These collisions will be analysed in 3 regions over 3 years and will look at collisions covering a range of modes of travel, including motorbikes. The Government will release a final report at the end of the project.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 21/01/2019 17:44:22 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4478 label Biography information for Royston Smith

1042264

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	If he will bring forward legislative proposals to allow roadside rescue and recovery operators to use red warning light on their vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
tabling member printed	Sir Mike Penning
uin	209303
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognises the important work that recovery operators perform. The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (RVLR) 1989 permit the use of amber warning beacons capable of emitting a flashing or rotating beam of light to raise awareness of vehicles during recovery operations. Amber is a universally recognised signal colour.</p><p> </p><p>RVLR also permits the use of an illuminated warning sign which must show a steady light, and be red if showing to the rear of the vehicle, and white or in some circumstances yellow if showing to the front.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans to change the law.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 25/01/2019 13:30:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning