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752413

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/995 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system in the EU, they notified the Commission by 1 July of their national implementation plan; if not, when they expect to do so; and whether they will place a copy of that plan in the Library of the House.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has prepared a national implementation plan for this specification but has not yet notified the Commission. It intends to do this as soon as possible, and to place copies in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:57:28 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

752416

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to develop plans to train a pool of alternative train drivers to replace those who go on strike.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL862
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2017 answer text <p>No. Train operators are responsible for operational staffing and ongoing recruitment, where necessary, to meet their contracted obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/07/2017 09:13:45 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

752426

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
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	Her Majesty's Government, in the light of uncertainties surrounding the cost of HS2, what plans they have for producing detailed and up-to-date estimates.
tabling member printed	Lord Framlingham
uin	HL872
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2017 answer text <p>We are keeping a tough grip on costs and are determined to deliver HS2 within budget.</p><p> </p><p>The Spending Review in 2015 set out a long-term budget of £55.7bn (2015 prices) for delivery of HS2. That budget has not changed. There are currently detailed cost estimates in place for each of the HS2 Phases (1, 2a and 2b).</p><p> </p><p>Our latest assessment of the cost estimate for Phase 2 was published on 17th July 2017 as part of the Phase 2 Business Case, which is attached and can be found on the GOV.UK web site:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629165/high-speed-two-phase-two-financial-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629165/high-speed-two-phase-two-financial-case.pdf</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The development of these cost estimates will evolve as the scheme design matures. We will continue to develop the programme cost estimate to inform future decision points, such as Phase 1 Main Works Civils Notice to Proceed expected in 2019, and Phase 2b hybrid Bill deposit expected by the end of 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 25/07/2017 10:06:46 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan attachment 1 file name high-speed-two-phase-two-financial-case.pdf title HS2 - Phase 2 - Financial Case
tabling member	134 label Biography information for Lord Framlingham

752435

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation (EC) 261/2004 relating to passenger rights during air travel into UK law; if so, what alterations will be made regarding the former intra-Community flights; and whether a resolution regarding the status of Gibraltar's airport is forthcoming.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL881
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including future arrangements for passenger rights. The Government plans to negotiate the best possible relationship between the UK and the EU in the field of aviation with a smooth and orderly transition.The Repeal Bill, introduced into the House of Commons on 13 July, will convert EU law as it stands at the moment of Exit into domestic law before we leave the EU. Application of EU Regulation (EC) 261/2004 to Gibraltar airport is currently suspended.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:41:13 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

752436

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert Regulation (EU) 788/2014 relating to ship inspections into UK law; and, if so, which UK body will assume the Commission's role in identifying, assessing and punishing infringements by recognised organisations entrusted with the inspection, survey and certification of ships flying the Union Jack.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>Regulation (EU) 788/2014 will be will be converted into UK Domestic Law as part of the repeal bill. It may then be appropriate to make some adjustments to this Regulation.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be responsible for the enforcement of this Regulation.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 11:20:16 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

751958

registered interest
date	13/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	NHS: Negligence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to increase the number of cyclists outside London.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy was published in April 2017, and sets out our plans to increase cycling and walking across England. The strategy aims to make cycling and walking the natural choices for short journeys or as part of a longer journey, and identifies £1.2 billion which may be invested in support of this over the five years from 2016/17 to 2020/21. Alongside the Strategy, the Government published guidance for local authorities to help them develop their own local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, and will be providing further support to local authorities to help them develop these plans.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 19/07/2017 13:41:27 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

751959

registered interest
date	13/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what progress is being made to electrify the rail lines to South Wales.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL794
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>Electrification to Cardiff is scheduled for completion in December 2018.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:45:00 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

751960

registered interest
date	13/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to improve the rail network around Bradford.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government’s investment in track and signalling infrastructure as part of the Great North Rail Project, and additional train services to be delivered through the new Northern franchise, will bring significant benefits to Bradford by providing more and faster services with new connections to Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Sheffield and Nottingham by the end of 2019 - all operated with brand new trains. Furthermore, additional direct trains to London are planned by the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise.</p><p> </p><p>Bradford is also benefiting from locally-sponsored investment in the rail network including the opening of two new stations at Low Moor and Apperley Bridge.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport is working closely with Transport for the North to assess the case for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) including whether the NPR network can serve key markets such as Bradford.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/07/2017 10:41:52 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

751961

registered interest
date	13/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to simplify rail ticketing for the benefit of passengers.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL796
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport, through the Action Plan for Information on Rail Fares and Ticketing Information, is working with industry and other stakeholders to make it easier for passengers to choose the right fares for them. An interim report on delivery against this plan will be published in the forthcoming Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Annual Consumer Report.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:48:31 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

751962

registered interest
date	13/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Coast Main Line
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the operation of the East Coast Main Line since the award of the new contract in 2014.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL797
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) is fulfilling its obligations to both the government and passengers alike. VTEC is delivering real passenger improvements, including refurbishing their current fleet, increasing service frequency and introducing new destinations. VTEC operate 15% more services today than in 2016.</p><p><br>Passenger satisfaction is increasing - VTEC topped the independent National Rail Passenger Survey in Autumn 2017 for long distance operators, at 91% satisfaction.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 24/07/2017 10:49:25 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark