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1799666

registered interest
date	02/05/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with local authorities to provide sustainable road surfacing.
tabling member constituency	Melksham and Devizes
tabling member printed	Brian Mathew
uin	49990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to enabling local highway authorities to maintain and renew their local highway networks effectively. Decisions on road surfacing materials used in highway maintenance activities are a matter for each local authority based on local needs and priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The Department encourages and supports innovation and best practice in road surface repairs in various ways. It has started the task of updating the Code of Practice for Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure, which will include new advice on matters such as surface treatments. The Department is also providing £30 million to the ADEPT ‘Live Labs’ research programme, enabling local authority-led consortia to trial innovative low-carbon ways of looking after their networks. One of the projects within the Live Labs programme is enabling novel resurfacing materials to be tested and evaluated through the Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 08/05/2025 10:13:33 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
tabling member	5214

1799667

registered interest
date	02/05/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact unrepaired potholes on (a) cyclists and (b) pedestrians.
tabling member constituency	Melksham and Devizes
tabling member printed	Brian Mathew
uin	49991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to enabling local highway authorities to maintain and renew their local highway networks effectively. The Department’s highway maintenance funding is to enable local highway authorities to look after all parts of their highway networks, including cycle lanes and footways. It is up to individual local highway authorities to assess the impacts of their highway maintenance programmes on all road users, and to satisfy themselves that they are complying with their responsibilities under the Highways Act 1980.</p><p> </p><p>Local highway authorities should consider the needs of all road users, especially vulnerable groups such as cyclists and pedestrians, when planning their highway maintenance programmes. Potholes, and poorly maintained pavements, have particular impacts on cyclists and pedestrians. The consequences of hitting a pothole can be far worse for a cyclist than for a driver, for example, and poorly maintained pavements can result in trips and falls as well as putting some people off walking altogether.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nottingham South answering member printed Lilian Greenwood question first answered 08/05/2025 10:23:36 answering member 4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood
tabling member	5214

1799668

registered interest
date	02/05/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Active Travel: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage active travel in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	Melksham and Devizes
tabling member printed	Brian Mathew
uin	49992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>We have recently announced £222.5 million to local authorities outside London for the delivery of active travel schemes and £30 million for upgrading the National Cycle Network. Much of this investment will go to rural areas. Active Travel England (ATE) also provides training for local authority staff to enable delivery of high-quality walking and cycling schemes, as well as design workshops and design assurance reviews of schemes under development.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, ATE has worked with the ten National Parks in England to help them develop better links to rural towns and villages. ATE is developing specific guidance for good practice application in rural areas and expects to publish this shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 08/05/2025 10:11:37 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	5214

1799717

registered interest
date	02/05/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Mobility Scooters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the classifications of (a) mobility scooters and (b) powered wheelchairs on people with mobility aids outside those classifications.
tabling member constituency	Melksham and Devizes
tabling member printed	Brian Mathew
uin	49995
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department is committed to delivering a transport network which puts passengers and their needs at its heart. We want to see disabled passengers able to make the journeys they want and need – doing this easily, confidently, with dignity and without extra cost.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the need for modern regulation that is designed with, and meets the needs of disabled people, and will continue to work closely with a range of stakeholders to help us develop this work.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 08/05/2025 10:09:57 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	5214

1799566

registered interest
date	01/05/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Renewable Fuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on proposed changes to the hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) cap.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	Euan Stainbank
uin	903996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>There are no proposals to change the HEFA cap which forms part of the SAF mandate scheme introduced on January 1 this year. It is recognised that HEFA will play an important role in the global SAF sector, particularly in the early years of the scheme. To this end there is no cap on HEFA supplied under the SAF mandate this year or next, and thereafter the cap is applied gradually decreasing the contribution of HEFA to 71% in 2030. The SAF mandate does not cap the production of SAF in the UK. It enables more advanced sustainable aviation fuels to be developed whilst supporting a UK market for HEFA in a way which recognises sustainable feedstocks used to produce HEFA are finite.</p><p> </p><p>Any proposals to amend or remove the cap would require legislation. They would be subject to public consultation and cabinet committee clearances.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East answering member printed Mike Kane question first answered 08/05/2025 09:13:25 answering member 4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane
tabling member	5110

1798898

registered interest
date	30/04/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: North Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to train services in North Shropshire.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	49467
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2025 answer text <p>We have allocated over £8 million to Shropshire in 2025/26 to maintain and enhance local transport infrastructure, including the roads, public transport, and active travel connection to rail stations. This is delivered through the £6.78 million of Local Transport Grant and £1.64 million of Integrated Transport Block funding. This figure is in addition to the highways payment and any bus funding Shropshire has received separately.</p><p> </p><p>Shropshire Unitary Authority have been allocated £659,352 under the Consolidated Active Travel Fund (CATF) for the financial year 2025/26. The CATF supports authorities with developing and constructing walking, wheeling and cycling facilities.</p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to delivering better bus services for passengers. In the Budget, the government confirmed investment of over £1 billion to support and improve bus services, and keep fares affordable in England outside London, including in rural areas. Shropshire Council has been allocated £4.4 million of this funding in 25/26.</p><p> </p><p>This level of government funding will help improve access to railway stations in North Shropshire. Ultimately, however, funding decisions are a matter for local authorities, based on local needs and priorities.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 06/05/2025 13:32:29 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1798899

registered interest
date	30/04/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railway Stations: Baschurch
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of reopening Baschurch railway station on the economy.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	49468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2025 answer text <p>In light of the current spending review, it is vital that government spending is focused on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, and that every pound of taxpayers’ money represents value for money. Therefore, new projects must be carefully considered. I would encourage my honourable member to work with your Local Transport Authority, Shropshire Council, to develop a case for this proposal should it represent a local transport priority.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 06/05/2025 16:25:23 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1798923

registered interest
date	30/04/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Scooters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to allow the use of privately owned e-scooters on public roads.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	James Wild
uin	49443
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>The Department estimates that across England between 760,000 and 1.2 million people aged 16 and over own an e-scooter.</p><p>The Government aims to deliver an integrated transport system that reduces emissions, improves journeys, and gives people choice over how they travel, and we are carefully considering how micromobility can help to deliver these objectives. No decision has yet been taken, however, on bringing forward e-scooter regulations. The Department will consult on any new proposed regulations before they come into force.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood grouped question UIN 49444 question first answered 08/05/2025 10:07:29 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	4787 label Biography information for James Wild

1798924

registered interest
date	30/04/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Scooters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the number of privately owned e-scooters in England.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	James Wild
uin	49444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>The Department estimates that across England between 760,000 and 1.2 million people aged 16 and over own an e-scooter.</p><p>The Government aims to deliver an integrated transport system that reduces emissions, improves journeys, and gives people choice over how they travel, and we are carefully considering how micromobility can help to deliver these objectives. No decision has yet been taken, however, on bringing forward e-scooter regulations. The Department will consult on any new proposed regulations before they come into force.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood grouped question UIN 49443 question first answered 08/05/2025 10:07:29 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	4787 label Biography information for James Wild

1798929

registered interest
date	30/04/2025
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: North West Norfolk
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to public transport in North West Norfolk.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	James Wild
uin	49447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2025 answer text <p>The government knows that a modern public transport network is vital to providing access to services and keeping communities connected. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December to put the power over local bus services back into the hands of local leaders. In addition, the government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. Norfolk County Council has been allocated £15.9 million of this funding, helping to improve bus services across the area.</p><p> </p><p>Rail services in North West Norfolk are supported by requirements on train operators to plan services and design timetables to meet both current and future passenger demand, while also ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. The government commitment to public ownership through Great British Railways will also help to deliver a unified system that focuses on reliable, affordable, high-quality, and efficient transport services, whilst also ensuring safety and accessibility. Under public ownership, passenger services can be operated in the interests of passengers, not shareholders.</p><p> </p><p>The government also launched its plan to develop an Integrated National Transport Strategy which will set the long-term vision for transport in England. It will focus on how transport should be designed, built and operated to better serve all people who use it, including those in North West Norfolk.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 08/05/2025 10:04:23 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
tabling member	4787 label Biography information for James Wild