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1686438

registered interest
date	31/01/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to respond to the correspondence dated 3 November 2023 from the hon. Member for Glasgow Central on the DVLA and identity documents, reference ZA33642.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	12438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2024 answer text <p>A response to your letter was sent on 1 February. Apologies are given on behalf of the DfT for the delay in responding.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 05/02/2024 17:38:43 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1346906

registered interest
date	14/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Buses: Driving Licences
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 mitigate delays in issuing provisional PCV licences.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	33252
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2021 answer text <p>The DVLA receives around 60,000 items of mail every day which must be dealt with in person. Ongoing industrial action by members of the Public and Commercial Services union, along with fewer operational staff on site to allow for social distancing in line with Welsh Government requirements and an increased demand for its services has led to delays in dealing with paper applications. The DVLA has leased an additional building to accommodate more operational staff.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, driving licence applications made on paper are likely to take six to ten weeks to process. There may be additional delays in processing more complex transactions, for example, if medical investigations are needed.</p><p>The latest information on turnaround times for paper driving licence applications can be found <a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-coronavirus-covid-19-update" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA has reconfigured its accommodation to safely maximise the number of staff on site and is working hard to process applications as quickly as possible. The DVLA has accelerated the development of additional online services to reduce the number of paper applications and supported their take up through a publicity campaign. Further digital service enhancements are underway.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 33253 question first answered 19/07/2021 14:49:34 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1346907

registered interest
date	14/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Driving
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 mitigate delays in processing the medical approvals that permit PCV drivers to return to work.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	33253
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2021 answer text <p>The DVLA receives around 60,000 items of mail every day which must be dealt with in person. Ongoing industrial action by members of the Public and Commercial Services union, along with fewer operational staff on site to allow for social distancing in line with Welsh Government requirements and an increased demand for its services has led to delays in dealing with paper applications. The DVLA has leased an additional building to accommodate more operational staff.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, driving licence applications made on paper are likely to take six to ten weeks to process. There may be additional delays in processing more complex transactions, for example, if medical investigations are needed.</p><p>The latest information on turnaround times for paper driving licence applications can be found <a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-coronavirus-covid-19-update" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA has reconfigured its accommodation to safely maximise the number of staff on site and is working hard to process applications as quickly as possible. The DVLA has accelerated the development of additional online services to reduce the number of paper applications and supported their take up through a publicity campaign. Further digital service enhancements are underway.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 33252 question first answered 19/07/2021 14:49:34 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1346908

registered interest
date	14/07/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Driving
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) adequacy of the size of and (b) challenges faced by the PCV driver workforce.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	33254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2021 answer text <p>No formal assessment has been carried out. However, the Department engages regularly with operators through representative groups such as the Confederation for Passenger Transport and the Association of Local Bus Managers to understand the challenges that the sector is facing, including workforce related issues.</p><p> </p><p>The PCV driver workforce plays a vital role in delivering essential public services and has faced a number of challenges over the pandemic. My officials have been working with the representative groups to ensure that where issues have emerged they are addressed as effectively as possible, including in areas such as testing and licensing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 19/07/2021 14:33:09 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1199867

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to reduce the transmission of covid-19 on ferries.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	53469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The Department continues to engage at all levels across the sector to understand the operational issues facing maritime businesses. As part of this, we continue to work closely with Public Health England and DHSC to ensure ferry operators have access to guidance. This guidance contains pragmatic advice and additional clarity for operators on steps to reduce the risk for staff whilst ensuring services keep running <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-shipping-and-sea-ports-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-shipping-and-sea-ports-guidance</a></p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 08/06/2020 13:19:49 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1187103

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Garages and Petrol Stations: Key Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether motor factors and independent garages are key workers who are required to keep working under the covid-19 guidance.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	33638
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2020 answer text <p>As set out in “Guidance: Closing certain businesses and venues” issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, garages are among the exceptions to businesses which must close, and may remain open. All non-essential retail must close, including those retailers selling car parts and accessories. However online retailers, including those supplying car parts may remain open.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 21/04/2020 14:43:54 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1012434

registered interest
date	22/11/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Japanese Knotweed
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support his Department is providing to Network Rail to facilitate the removal of Japanese knotweed from railway embankments.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	194762
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2018 answer text <p>The settlement agreed between my Department and Network Rail for England and Wales in the years 2019-2024 contains a very substantial provision for operations and maintenance, including vegetation management. The removal of Japanese Knotweed would come from this funding.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/11/2018 13:38:21 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

882145

registered interest
date	13/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Seating
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Civil Aviation Authority will publish its report on its investigation on allocated airline seating.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	135204
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is currently reviewing airline allocated seating polices after conducting consumer research that shows the current approach to allocated seating is causing confusion. As the body responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of consumers travelling by air, the CAA is seeking more information from airlines about their allocated seating practices to find out whether consumers are being treated fairly, and whether pricing policies are transparent. It also sought consumer views directly.</p><p> </p><p>The CAA is currently analysing the results of their research. Once this is complete, findings and next steps will be published later this year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/04/2018 14:05:47 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

800961

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) men and (b) women hold a (a) full and (b) provisional UK driving licence.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	117520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The information requested is already published and can be found at</p><p><a href="https://data.gov.uk/dataset/driving-licence-data" target="_blank">https://data.gov.uk/dataset/driving-licence-data</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/12/2017 15:55:02 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

693847

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many theory tests have been (a) sat, (b) passed and (c) failed at the Glasgow Driving Theory Test Centre in each year since 2007.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	65381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>The table below includes all categories of theory tests taken at the Glasgow driving theory test centre. The data for 2016/2017 includes car and motorbike tests only for April to September.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>GLASGOW</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Conducted</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Passed</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Failed</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007-2008</p></td><td><p>27,130</p></td><td><p>18,576</p></td><td><p>8,554</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008-2009</p></td><td><p>26,792</p></td><td><p>18,323</p></td><td><p>8,469</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009-2010</p></td><td><p>26,897</p></td><td><p>17,959</p></td><td><p>8,938</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-2011</p></td><td><p>25,648</p></td><td><p>17,008</p></td><td><p>8,640</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-2012</p></td><td><p>33,254</p></td><td><p>21,297</p></td><td><p>11,957</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-2013</p></td><td><p>37,478</p></td><td><p>23,367</p></td><td><p>14,111</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-2014</p></td><td><p>46,769</p></td><td><p>25,796</p></td><td><p>20,973</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-2015</p></td><td><p>44,586</p></td><td><p>24,370</p></td><td><p>20,216</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-2016</p></td><td><p>54,228</p></td><td><p>28,869</p></td><td><p>25,359</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-2017</p></td><td><p>26,444</p></td><td><p>13,581</p></td><td><p>12,863</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 28/02/2017 15:24:12 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss