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947621

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Noise
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have defined a minimum noise respite for people living in areas that may be affected by the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Airports National Policy Statement makes clear that it would be for the applicant to put forward plans for a runway alternation scheme that provides communities with predictable periods of respite.</p><p> </p><p>The details of such scheme, including timings, duration and scheduling would be defined through consultation with local communities and relevant stakeholders as part of the planning process. These will then be considered by the Planning Inspectorate and the Secretary of State for Transport in determining any Development Consent Order application.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:31:18 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947623

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Govia Thameslink Railway: Timetables
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 25 June (HL8516), when the Secretary of State for Transport became aware of problems arising from the Rail Industry Readiness Board's decision to introduce new timetables for Thameslink Railway.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9885
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport received advice from the Rail Industry Readiness Board that a three week transition period for implementing the new timetable would allow for minimal disruption. As few as three weeks before the timetable change Govia Thameslink Railway personally informed the Secretary of State that they were ready.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 13:08:28 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947624

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycle to Work Scheme: Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of whether the Cycle to Work Scheme can support the uptake of electric bikes by people with mobility problems.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Cycle to Work scheme can already be used to assist with the purchase of electrically assisted pedal cycles, and is one of the many ways in which the Government is supporting active travel choices, as set out in the 2017 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. The Department for Transport is currently in the process of updating the Cycle to Work Scheme guidance and will make a further announcement later in the year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:30:17 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947626

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Prices
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the affordability of electric bikes for (1) vulnerable groups, and (2) people with mobility problems.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9887
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has not undertaken any detailed assessment of the affordability of electric bikes. However, the Cycle to Work scheme can be used to help with the purchase of electrically assisted pedal cycles, and is one of the many ways in which the Government is supporting active travel choices, as set out in the 2017 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. The Department for Transport is currently in the process of updating the Cycle to Work Scheme guidance and will make a further announcement later in the year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:29:45 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947627

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycle to Work Scheme: Electric Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of a whether a higher uptake of electric bikes through the Cycle to Work Scheme would have any impact on public finances.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9888
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Cycle to Work Scheme can be used to assist with the purchase of electrically assisted pedal cycles, and is one of the many ways in which the Government is supporting increased uptake in cycling, as set out in the 2017 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. The Government has not undertaken any detailed assessment of the impact of a higher uptake of electric bikes through the Cycle to Work Scheme on public finances.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:24:29 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947629

registered interest
date	24/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of (1) salary sacrifice mechanisms, and (2) the Cycle to Work Scheme in increasing the uptake of electric bikes through those schemes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has not undertaken any detailed assessment of the impact of (1) salary sacrifice mechanisms, and (2) the Cycle to Work Scheme in increasing the uptake of electric bikes through those schemes.</p><p>The Cycle to Work scheme can already be used to assist the purchase of electrically assisted pedal cycles, and is one of the many ways in which the Government is supporting active travel choices, as set out in the 2017 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. The Department for Transport is currently in the process of updating the Cycle to Work Scheme guidance and will make a further announcement later in the year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:23:14 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947111

registered interest
date	23/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they estimate will be spent on additional transport links in the South East as a result of the additional traffic created by a third runway at Heathrow; and whether they plan to match such spending with additional investment in transport in the North.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that the costs for works on the transport network which are physically needed to enable the Heathrow Northwest Runway scheme to operate will be funded by the promoter, not taxpayers.</p><p> </p><p>Government’s policy for funding airport surface access improvements is set out in the 2013 Aviation Policy Framework.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:34:55 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947112

registered interest
date	23/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Civil Aviation Authority's statement that price rises for consumers may be needed to unlock the wider benefits of Heathrow expansion.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>In 2016 the Secretary of State for Transport set out his clear ambition for airport charges to remain close to current levels. Heathrow has recently written to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reaffirming its commitment to work with airlines to deliver this ambition. In addition, the CAA set out in its April consultation that there are credible scenarios in which expansion can be delivered in line with the Secretary of State’s ambition.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:34:18 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947113

registered interest
date	23/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether population impact estimates for Heathrow expansion will be extended to include air quality impacts beyond the two kilometres analysed currently when Heathrow Airport Limited develops its surface access strategy and mitigation actions on air pollution.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>As part of the development consent process, the applicant will be required to undertake a detailed assessment of the environmental impacts of their scheme, including air quality, and put forward an appropriate package of mitigations.</p><p> </p><p>The Airports National Policy Statement makes clear that development consent would not be granted if the Secretary of State for Transport is not satisfied that the scheme would be compatible with air quality obligations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:33:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

947114

registered interest
date	23/07/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Heathrow Airport
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to contribute to the cost of a third runway should Heathrow Airport Limited be unable to raise the level of investment it anticipates.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL9804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government is clear that the Northwest Runway scheme at Heathrow will be financed by the private sector without Government support – and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as the independent economic regulator, has a duty to ensure that Heathrow Airport can finance its airport operations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 26/07/2018 12:33:10 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson