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1733986

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date	14/10/2024
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Further Education: Isles of Scilly
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are providing the Council of the Isles of Scilly with additional funding in the financial year 2024–25 for the purposes of the travel and accommodation of students to the mainland for post-16 education and, if so, how much.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>The government recognises the challenges faced by Isles of Scilly students and their families in the transition to post-16 education and has contributed over £300,000 (£6,365 per student) in the 2024/5 academic year to support the Council of the Isles of Scilly, as it seeks to help families meet the cost of travel and accommodation on the mainland.</p><p>The department keeps all its student financial support policies under review, including through the ongoing Spending Review process. This will consider funding arrangements for all post-16 students in England from 2025 to 2026.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Smith of Malvern question first answered 28/10/2024 16:41:16 answering member 269 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Malvern
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1733989

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Industrial Disputes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many passenger trains were cancelled due to the failure of staff to work on rest days for each of the last four weekends for which data are available, broken down by train operating company.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Train cancellations including those caused by a lack of available train crew are recorded by Network Rail and published by the Office of Rail and Road. However, the reason for the crew’s absence is not recorded. The Department works closely with its operators to secure improvements where they are not meeting expectations but does not routinely record cancellation data by day and cause.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 28/10/2024 16:29:10 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1733073

registered interest
date	09/10/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving under Influence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the finding by PA News Agency that 27,837 British drivers were convicted of drink-driving multiple times in the 11 years to 20 July; and what steps they are taking to address drink-driving.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2024 answer text <p>This Government takes road safety very seriously and reducing those killed and injured on our roads is a key priority. That is why we have announced our intention to publish a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will set out next steps on this in due course.</p><p><br>There is strict enforcement and tough penalties are in place for those who choose to put lives at risk by drink driving, with repeat offenders placed on a High-Risk Offender (HRO) scheme. If you are a HRO, you will not get your new licence after a driving ban until you can prove you are fit to drive again. You will need to pass a medical examination with one of DVLA’s appointed doctors.</p><p><br>The Department for Transport’s THINK! campaign aims to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on the roads in England and Wales by changing attitudes and behaviours among those at highest risk. This includes regular THINK! campaigns to tackle drink driving, primarily targeting male drivers aged 17-24 who are overrepresented in drink-drive casualties.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/10/2024 13:31:13 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1731695

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
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	To ask His Majesty's Government, following cancellation of parts of HS2 in October 2023, which remaining HS2 investments they plan to re-designate for short-term rail projects over the next 10 years.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2024 answer text <p>This government is currently reviewing the position it has inherited on rail infrastructure, and will consider how we address capacity needs whilst maintaining financial discipline. We will set out our plans in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 21/10/2024 12:55:33 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1731745

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Dawlish
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reason for the failure of the Class 802 trains at Dawlish during a sea storm on 29 September.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL1162
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2024 answer text <p>Great Western Railway and Hitachi as manufacturer and maintainer of the Class 802 fleet, are working together to understand the reasons behind the loss of traction on two services on the sea wall at Dawlish, and to minimise incidents like this in future.</p><p> </p><p>Bi-directional signalling installed at Dawlish enables trains to operate on the landward track in both directions which can provide some protection for rolling stock from storms.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 21/10/2024 10:47:32 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1728002

registered interest
date	09/09/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Sizewell C Power Station
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what factors will be considered when making a final investment decision in relation to Sizewell C, and whether this decision is dependent on further regulatory approval.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 answer text <p>Work continues to secure a Final Investment Decision (FID) for Sizewell C. Any decision to take FID will consider all relevant factors and be supported by the Full Business Case (FBC) and a Value for Money Assessment, in line with HM Treasury’s Green Book guidance.</p> answering member printed Lord Hunt of Kings Heath question first answered 23/09/2024 08:39:39 answering member 2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1726470

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Islands
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, including regarding location and dates, they have made for the next meeting of the Islands Forum.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL569
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Islands are a vital part of the UK’s geography, culture and heritage. Ministers will be considering options for future engagement between island representatives and government to address key challenges and promote shared opportunities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Taylor of Stevenage question first answered 16/09/2024 12:12:51 answering member 4956 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1726471

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Fisheries: Government Assistance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to support the UK coastal fishing industry with seafood grants to improve fuel efficiency, crew health and safety, and the economic viability of the sector.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL570
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>Food security is national security, and a sustainable fishing industry is an important part of that. Decisions on future funding for the fishing industry will be taken through the Spending Review processes. Discussions on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry over the last two months have been helpful in gaining an understanding of what other types of support or Government action may be appropriate. These discussions will continue.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 13/09/2024 13:38:23 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1726517

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: North of England
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what funding they are making available for the development of Northern Powerhouse Rail between now and April 2025; and how many staff are currently engaged on this project.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Northern Powerhouse Rail accounting officer assessment summary published on 30 July set out that £54m has been budgeted for development work on the scheme in 2024/25. Expenditure of a further £34m is anticipated on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill, excluding purchase costs for land and property.</p><p></p><p>There are around 40 full-time equivalent officials in the Department for Transport working on Northern Powerhouse Rail. This is reflective of the current stage of development and proposals. The Department for Transport is supported in its development of Northern Powerhouse Rail by Network Rail, HS2 Ltd and Transport for the North.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 15:24:46 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1726518

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Concessions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the effect of the planned reductions in the percentage discounts for student, senior, services and other railcards on numbers of rail passengers; and (2) the effect of the ensuing increase in fares on the overall cost of passenger railway to the Government.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The cost of railcards has not increased in ten years. This minor revision applies railcard discounts in line with the advertised ‘1/3 off’. We expect it to have a minimal impact on passengers and the cost of the railway to government, given it is not anticipated to have a material impact on revenues or demand.</p> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 16/09/2024 12:00:42 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley