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1203075

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date	11/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Merchant Shipping: Safety Measures
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what are the reasons for delaying the incorporation of amendments to regulations arising from international conventions and obligations into the draft Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances and Arrangements) Regulations 2020; how many such amendments relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea are outstanding; and what plans they have to rectify this delay.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>The global nature of the maritime sector results in an extensive set of international obligations and amendments, emanating predominantly from the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization, which means that UK domestic legislation is having to be constantly updated. The diverse nature of the obligations means that some conventions are implemented in multiple instruments.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, identified the need for 30 separate Statutory Instruments (SIs) related to international obligations, to be delivered on an ongoing basis between 2019 and 2022. Of those, four SIs have been completed, with a further six planned to be laid by the end of 2020. 13 are expected to be completed in 2021, with the remaining seven expected to be completed by the end of 2022. 13 of the 30 SIs relate to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2016, when updating secondary legislation to implement international maritime obligations, where appropriate, the Department for Transport has included ambulatory references; these will allow future changes to technical requirements and associated provisions to be brought into force domestically quicker, without the need for further legislative action.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/06/2020 15:56:11 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1203078

registered interest
date	11/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A1: Yorkshire and the Humber
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they will bring forward plans to widen the A1 between Darrington and Doncaster; and what steps they are taking to ensure any such plans (1) help boost growth and investment in Yorkshire, (2) reduce congestion on the M1 between Leeds and Sheffield, and (3) support the Northern Powerhouse.
tabling member printed	Lord Caine
uin	HL5586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>The second Road Investment Strategy, published with the Budget in March, confirmed funding for the development of a scheme to enhance the A1 between Darrington and Doncaster. In developing the scheme, Highways England will take into account the potential benefits for road users on this and other routes, and for the economy.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/06/2020 15:27:38 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4581 label Biography information for Lord Caine

1202614

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Rolling Stock: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the required service and quality standards for rolling stock for local commuter and medium-distance services; what is the extent to which Class 150 diesel multiple units meet those standards; and what is the estimated continued lifespan of such units.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL5513
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>As part of the franchise bidding process, operators must ensure that their rolling stock provides a level of passenger comfort and amenity that is identified by stakeholders, including such things as an appropriate mix of tables, at seat power, appropriate luggage space and door configurations. It is a matter for operators of Class 150 units to ensure that they meet relevant franchise commitments and for their owners to determine their lifespan.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 24/06/2020 16:27:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1202623

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
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	Her Majesty's Government what restrictions are being placed on international air passengers transiting through UK airports.
tabling member printed	Lord Mann
uin	HL5535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2020 answer text <p>Transit passengers need to complete a passenger locator form with their journey and contact details. If they remain airside (do not pass border control) they do not need to self-isolate. However, if transit passengers pass through border control they must self-isolate for 14-days.</p><p>The regulations permit departure from England within 14 days of arrival.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 24/06/2020 15:40:43 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

1202074

registered interest
date	09/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Independent Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government when they plan to publish their response to the Oakervee Review of HS2.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5460
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text <p>Government received the Oakervee Review on 6 February 2020. The Prime Minister then updated the House shortly afterwards on 11 February, where he set out Government’s response to and position on the Review’s key recommendations, including a commitment to HS2. This was followed by Notice to Proceed in April, marking the formal approval for the project to begin the construction phase. The Department for Transport intends to address the other recommendations in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 23/06/2020 13:59:12 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1202075

registered interest
date	09/06/2020
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: Euston Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 24 February (HL1714) and 9 March (HL1715), whether the HS2-related works at Euston Station that are required irrespective of any design changes, include ground anchors to sustain the wall and structures at Park Village East and other works necessary to accommodate a three-tunnel design; and whether all design options have been subject to a full risk analysis.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL5461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text <p>The provision of works to specifically accommodate a three-tunnel design do not form part of the current early HS2 works being undertaken at Euston.</p><p> </p><p>In response to the Oakervee Review, the Department has commissioned a study looking into the efficiency of the future Euston station, including the station approaches. The outcomes of this study will inform the development of the designs of HS2 Euston station and approaches. The selected designs taken forward will be subject to full risk analysis as they are progressed.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 23/06/2020 14:00:15 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1201032

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Haulage Association
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with representatives of the Road Haulage Association, following its petition for an extension to the transition period.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL5407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government meets regularly with representatives from the Road Haulage Association to discuss a number of issues of importance to the logistics sector, at both official and Ministerial level.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 22/06/2020 11:19:05 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1201079

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to their advice to vulnerable people to avoid the use of public transport during the COVID-19 pandemic, when driving tests and assessments will be permitted to resume. [T]
tabling member printed	Baroness Thomas of Winchester
uin	HL5427
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is working closely with the Department for Transport to prepare for a safe return to testing. It will announce details of resumption in due course.</p><p>The DVSA has produced detailed standard operating procedures, which contains advice to help ensure the safety of staff and customers before, during and after the practical driving test.</p><p>Before practical driving tests are reintroduced, the DVSA will inform the driver training industry. This will help candidates prepare and reach the standard of driving needed to pass their test.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 15/06/2020 15:38:08 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3785 label Biography information for Baroness Thomas of Winchester

1200701

registered interest
date	04/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Tolls: Greater London
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of any extension of the Central London Congestion Charge to Sundays on (1) the ability of people to attend places of worship in the zone, and (2) the financial sustainability of Churches in the zone.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL5284
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2020 answer text <p>Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and delivered by Transport for London. The decision to temporarily extend the hours of the congestion charge was taken by the Mayor of London and it is a matter for him to confirm what assessment was made of impacts to churches and church goers.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/06/2020 14:36:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1200731

registered interest
date	04/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they are prioritising transport workers for COVID-19 testing; and whether those tests are currently available in such workers’ workplaces.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL5319
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2020 answer text <p>DfT is committed to ensuring that every transport worker who requires testing has access. We are engaging closely with stakeholders and DHSC to ensure that a robust testing process is in place for transport workers, whilst recognising that priority needs to be given to patient care, front-line healthcare staff and social care workers. COVID-19 antigen testing is currently available through home delivery kits, regional test sites, satellite sites and mobile testing centres throughout the country.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 18/06/2020 14:56:36 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson