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1218209

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Trains: Diesel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps has he taken to ensure that all diesel-only trains will no longer be in service by 2040.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	65192
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>Rail decarbonisation will be an important element in the UK’s first Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The Department is working with Network Rail and the rail industry to determine which parts of the network are best suited to use of hydrogen and battery trains and electrification. This rail Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy will be completed this year.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 01/07/2020 16:30:25 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1218233

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the ability for passengers to maintain safe social distance at older railway stations that have not have platform extensions.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	65177
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>Rail operators are working hard to facilitate social distancing between passengers wherever possible, in line with Public Health England advice. Measures include making regular station speaker announcements, the installation of clear floor markings and the provision of extra staff to manage passenger flows and provide guidance to passengers. Operational plans are in place to facilitate this and continue to be reviewed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 01/07/2020 16:28:41 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1218234

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport for London: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what equalities impact assessment his Department made ahead of its decision to make it a requirement of providing emergency funding to TfL to end the Freedom Pass and impose peak time restriction on the Oyster 60+ card in London on people (a) on low incomes and (b) with disabilities.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	65178
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>The £1.6 billion Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement to enable Transport for London to continue to run services contained a series of conditions, which were agreed by the Mayor of London and Deputy Mayor for Transport, to facilitate safe travel on public transport in London.</p><p> </p><p>While the temporary changes to the validity of the Older Person's Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard and English National Concessionary Scheme in London have removed free travel for users of these passes from 04:30 to 09:00 Monday to Friday, the provision for over 60s travel in London is still greater than that elsewhere in England, where the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme allows cardholders to travel on buses across the UK for free after 09:30.</p><p> </p><p>An Equality Impact Assessment of the temporary changes to over 60s travel in London was completed by Transport for London and is published here: <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/md2642_appendix_2_-_eqia.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/md2642_appendix_2_-_eqia.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>The temporary changes do not affect passengers with a Disabled Freedom Pass who are still able to travel at all times using their Pass if they have to use public transport for their journey.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 01/07/2020 16:34:39 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1218235

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Transport for London: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what equalities impact assessment of low income families his Department made ahead of its decision to make it a requirement of providing emergency funding to TfL to change fares in London for children and young people under 18.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	65179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>The £1.6 billion Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement to enable Transport for London (TfL) to continue operating services contained a series of conditions, which were agreed by the Mayor of London and Deputy Mayor for Transport, to facilitate safe travel on public transport in London, including the temporary suspension of free travel for under 18s.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is working closely with TfL on how the temporary suspension can be operationalised, whilst ensuring that any child eligible for free home to school travel under the Education Act 1996 will still receive this. The Department is also completing an Equality Impact Assessment, which will consider whether there are further categories of vulnerable children that should receive free transport.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 01/07/2020 16:36:21 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1218237

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: 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 ensure that disabled people who are exempt from the public transport face-covering requirement do not encounter (a) harassment or (b) difficulties when travelling.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	65180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that some people are not able to wear a face covering for a variety of reasons, including people with certain health conditions. We are working with transport operators and the police to understand how this is working on the ground, and reminding them of need to be sensitive.</p><p> </p><p>Our Safer Transport Guidance and DFT-produced communications are clear that face coverings don’t need to be worn if disabilities make that difficult, and that people relying on this exemption should not routinely be required to produce any written evidence in support of their reliance. The guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers</p><p> </p><p>It is important that anyone who should not be wearing a face covering is able to travel without fear of harassment. We are working closely with transport operators to make sure that their staff and passengers are aware that not everyone is required to wear a face covering.</p><p> </p><p>We do not want members of the public to challenge anyone not wearing a face covering – they may have a perfectly good reason. It is a matter for operators and police</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to delivering inclusive transport for all passengers. As part of the work to implement the changes, we have undertaken an Equalities Impact Assessment and have taken advice from the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, as well as other disability stakeholder groups.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 01/07/2020 16:41:31 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

1218276

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Passenger Ships: Coronavirus
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 ensure that cruise ship companies pass refunds on to their customers in line with timeframes set in regulations.
tabling member constituency	Basildon and Billericay
tabling member printed	Mr John Baron
uin	65087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges consumers and many businesses are facing regarding refunds for cancelled cruise ship holidays, which are governed by the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport has held regular discussions with cruise ship companies and is continuing to work closely with the sector and consumer groups to help ensure cruise ship companies deliver on their commitments. The Government’s position is clear – if a customer asks for a refund, that refund needs to be paid.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 01/07/2020 16:09:15 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	1390 label Biography information for Mr John Baron

1218018

registered interest
date	25/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the report of the all-party group on air pollution entitled, Air Quality Strategy to Reduce Coronavirus Infection.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	64815
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to making lasting changes to the way people, goods and services travel to help make our country greener and healthier, and to deliver clean economic growth. In line with our clean air and net zero carbon targets, our policies will ensure that emissions continue to fall over time right across the country through a green economic recovery from COVID-19 that has transport at its heart. This includes a £5 billion package of investment in zero emission buses, cycling and walking in line with the recent recommendations of the all-party group on air pollution.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 30/06/2020 16:21:56 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1218023

registered interest
date	25/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Rural Areas
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 level of access to public transport in towns and rural communities compared with urban areas.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	64820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to levelling up the country to provide equal opportunity for all and recognises the vital importance public transport plays in supporting the economy and bringing society together across rural and urban areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Department currently publishes tables of estimated travel time to key services by different modes in Journey times to key services (JTS01) with different levels of rural/urban areas. This can be found here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/journey-time-statistics-data-tables-jts#journey-times-to-key-services-jts01" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/journey-time-statistics-data-tables-jts#journey-times-to-key-services-jts01</a></p><p> </p><p>In addition to this, the National Travel Survey (NTS) provides a range of measures which include a breakdown by Rural / Urban classification which can be found here: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/nts99-travel-by-region-and-area-type-of-residence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/nts99-travel-by-region-and-area-type-of-residence</a></p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 30/06/2020 16:44:24 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1217536

registered interest
date	24/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what date he next plans to meet with representatives from bus and coach operators.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	64064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>Ministers and officials have had regular meetings with key stakeholders, including the Confederation for Passenger Transport, local transport authorities and transport operators in recent weeks to discuss a wide range of matters.</p><p> </p><p>On 23 May, the Transport Secretary announced a further £254 million to help increase bus services across England as quickly as possible as we begin to re-open our economy. This is in addition to the £397 million the Government announced on 3 April 2020 to keep England’s buses running to serve those who need to rely on them. The Government has launched an unprecedented set of support measures to ensure that businesses, such as coach operators, have access to the funds they need to pay essential bills at this difficult time.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 29/06/2020 16:50:15 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1217665

registered interest
date	24/06/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Drownings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Water Safety Forum’s UK Drowning Prevention Strategy 2016-2026 and its target to halve the number drowning related deaths in the UK by 2026, what recent steps he has taken to reduce the number of drowning related deaths.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	64288
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The members of the National Water Safety Forum all play a part in supporting the effort to halve accidental drownings in water by 2026. According to the latest data available, since the publication of the National Drowning Prevention Strategy in 2016, the annual total of accidental drownings has fallen from an average of 400 in the years preceding 2016 to 228 deaths in 2019, a decrease of 43%. The average number of accidental drownings in the years 2016 to 2019 was 259.</p><p> </p><p>Organisations such as the Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the Royal Life Saving Society and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents work collaboratively on safety campaigns and practical interventions to encourage personal responsibility for safety on or near water.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 29/06/2020 16:33:41 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi