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1189920

registered interest
date	23/04/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Insurance: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that all motor insurers offer customers a rebate during the COVID-19 pandemic. [T]
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL3431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Department continues to monitor the situation and is in contact with the Association of British Insurers about measures to help drivers. Although this is ultimately a commercial decision for insurers we welcome and encourage companies to take steps to support customers during this difficult time.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/04/2020 16:20:18 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1189590

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
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: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which projects HS2 are continuing construction work on during the COVID-19 pandemic; and what assessment they have made of the impact of such continuation on the construction workers on those sites.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL3108
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government’s current policy is that construction activity should continue where it can be undertaken in accordance with the Public Health England guidance and industry best practice. The Department has asked HS2 Ltd to work closely with their construction partners to ensure compliance with these guidelines in order to protect their workforce and local communities. Sites will not operate where this cannot be achieved. Around 25 sites are now closed where the guidance cannot be met. Work at the remaining sites is either paused, whilst contractors review whether operations can continue, or is proceeding where sites can continue to operate in accordance with the guidance.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 30/04/2020 11:31:55 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1189661

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Works
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) review the process by which utilities open road surfaces so as to better manage traffic during on-going roadworks, and (2) put in place procedures to govern the lasting re-instatement of such roads once works have been completed.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Department issues statutory guidance covering the process by which utility companies open road surfaces. The ‘Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways’ was reviewed and updated during 2019. The Department for Transport plans to publish the updated version 4 of the technical specification later this year. It will improve the quality and performance of utility reinstatements once it comes into force.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has spent over £10 million developing a new digital service for planning and managing street works. It will be used by all local authorities and utility companies from 1 July 2020. The service, known as Street Manager, will also record all reinstatements, inspections and any defects that are noted from such inspections. This will enable all those involved to monitor the quality and performance of reinstatements and use the data to ensure this is improved.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/04/2020 16:51:25 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1189719

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to relax the requirement for eyesight and medical testing of those applying to renew heavy goods vehicle and public service vehicle licences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
uin	HL3236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2020 answer text <p>To keep bus and lorry drivers on the road, the Government has made temporary provisions to remove the requirement to submit a medical report, which includes questions about eyesight, when applying to renew a bus or lorry driving licence, until further notice. Provided they have no notifiable medical conditions, drivers will be issued a licence that is valid for one year instead of the usual five. This only applies if the licence expired after 1 January 2020 or is due to expire.</p><p>As is always the case, drivers must ensure they are medically fit to drive and they are legally obliged to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of the onset or worsening of any medical condition.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 30/04/2020 11:26:06 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1189721

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to allow public service vehicle licence holders to drive two-axle, category C, heavy goods vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
uin	HL3238
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has no current plans to allow public service vehicle (category D) licence holders to drive any heavy goods vehicles (category C) during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>Legislation requires the driver to have passed a test in the category of the vehicle being driven.</p><p> </p><p>Although buses and coaches share many similar driving characteristics with lorries, there are significant differences in the handling, braking with a load, and automatic and semi-automatic transmission systems. Without specific training, bus drivers may not be familiar with these differences, which may have significant road safety implications.</p><p> </p><p>The safety of vulnerable road users, including pedestrians or cyclists is a priority for this Government. Only those drivers who have undertaken appropriate training in the vehicle and demonstrated competence by passing a test can drive category C vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will keep under review the availability of drivers to ensure critical supply chains are able to continue servicing NHS and supermarket food supplies during the pandemic.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/04/2020 16:06:56 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1189773

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ferries: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what specific assistance they intend to provide to ferry industries to (1) ensure there is a sustainable ferry industry in the longer-term, and (2) safeguard security of supply of medicines, foods and other vital imported goods during the current COVID-19 pandemic. [T]
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL3290
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government is engaging regularly with the maritime sector, including on issues related to its long-term recovery. To support companies through these challenging times the Government announced an unprecedent package of financial measures worth £350 billion. As part of that, a full range of support schemes has been made available to UK businesses and my department is working closely with maritime operators to consider how these measures can apply to them.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, on 24 April we announced a package of funding to support lifeline services and critical freight routes. This includes up to £10.5m for lifeline services to the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight, up to £17m for critical freight routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and support for up to 26 critical freight routes between Great Britain and mainland Europe.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to work closely with industry to monitor the implementation of these measures to continue these vital services.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/04/2020 15:21:19 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

1187898

registered interest
date	25/03/2020
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: Procurement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Oakervee Review of HS2, published on 11 February, and before they issue a Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 of HS2, what plans they have to ensure that HS2 Ltd achieves a satisfactory position with each of the Main Works Civils contractors in order to obtain acceptable Stage 2 prices and a reasonable level of value engineering; and where HS2 Ltd cannot achieve a satisfactory position with each of the Main Works Civils contractors, whether they will re-procure any such contracts before a Notice to Proceed is issued.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2020 answer text <p>Notice-to-Proceed is a contractual step between HS2 Ltd and its Main Works Civils contractors. The Government will provide an update in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2020 08:30:37 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1187899

registered interest
date	25/03/2020
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to Conclusion 59 of the Oakervee Review of HS2, published on 11 February, whether the Department for Transport will update and publish a revised business case for the whole HS2 project, including the latest costs and benefits for the project, before a Notice to Proceed on Phase 1 is issued.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has committed to publish the Full Business Case for HS2 Phase One, to set out the evidence underpinning this element of the scheme. The Government will provide an update in due course.</p><p> </p><p>HS2 is a crucial investment, not just in our transport network but in the wider UK economy. It will provide thousands of extra seats, help level up our country and play a key role in helping government reach its 2050 carbon net zero objective.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2020 08:27:50 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1187900

registered interest
date	25/03/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed Two
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that HS2 Ltd deliver the required improvements in its capability before a Notice to Proceed is issued for HS2 Phase 1 in line with the assurance given by HS2 Ltd to the Oakervee Review of HS2, published on 11 February.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2020 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister made clear in his statement to Parliament on 11 February, changes are needed to be made to ensure that HS2 is properly managed and its potential fully realised. In line with this, HS2 Ltd has and continues to take steps to enhance its organisational capability. The Government will provide an update in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2020 08:29:25 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1187914

registered interest
date	25/03/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what support they plan to give to flying schools and clubs whose operations have been disrupted by measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
tabling member printed	Lord Davies of Gower
uin	HL2928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2020 answer text <p>The aviation industry, including General Aviation, is in an increasingly difficult financial position with significantly reduced demand.</p><p> </p><p>A number of measures to support the industry have already been announced, including Time to Pay support with taxes, financial support for employees. and the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF). The Government is working urgently to develop further measures, as necessary</p><p> </p><p>HMRC is ready to provide guidance and support as appropriate to all businesses and self-employed individuals who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties due to Coronavirus.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2020 14:52:54 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower