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1059920

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date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Brexit: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with his Irish counterpart on the Malthouse alternative plan for the backstop.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220163
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>Since the Prime Minister met President Juncker on 7 February to begin discussions on how we can address the concerns of Parliament, their respective teams have been holding talks to find a way forward that will work for both sides. She is also continuing engagement with the leaders of the other EU member states, including the Taoiseach.</p><p>Her message to those leaders, and to the leaders of the EU institutions, is the same: the UK wants to leave the EU as scheduled on 29 March with a guarantee that there will be no hard border in Northern Ireland, there is a majority in Parliament for a revised Withdrawal Agreement, and we need legally-binding changes to the backstop in order to secure that majority.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 20/02/2019 17:37:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059921

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on visa-free holiday trips for (a) UK citizens to their countries and (b) citizens of EU countries to the UK; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State meets regularly with EU counterparts to discuss issues related to our exit.</p><p>The Political Declaration makes clear that both the EU and the UK will aim to provide visa-free travel for short-term visits as part of our future relationship.</p><p>The European Commission proposed to grant UK nationals visa-free travel to the EU, even in the event of a no deal, subject to reciprocity from the UK. This proposal is currently passing through the EU’s legislative process. This would mean that UK nationals would not need a visa when travelling to the Schengen area for short stays of up to 90 days in every 180-day period. The UK has also said that we do not intend to require visas for tourists from the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 18/02/2019 12:23:32 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059923

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Oliver Robbins
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what position in the hierarchy of negotiators Olly Robbins holds.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220165
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>The Prime Minister retains personal overall responsibility for the negotiations on the UK side and is supported by her Europe Advisor, who heads up the official-level negotiating team.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 18/02/2019 09:54:05 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059924

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: EU Countries
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 airlines on additional charges to fly from the UK to EU member states after the UK has left the EU.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220166
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and officials from the Department have and will continue to engage with stakeholders from across the aviation industry on all issues relating to EU Exit.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 20/02/2019 11:32:39 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059926

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Standards
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 increase customer satisfaction in (a) rail and (b) other forms of public transport.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220167
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>Customer satisfaction is an absolute priority for the Department. In rail, we are investing £48 billion to help modernise the network and deliver significant improvements in performance, punctuality and capacity across the country. We are upgrading the East Coast and Great Western Mainlines and introducing brand new trains across the network with orders for over 7,800 new carriages placed since 2010. We have also introduced new measures on compensation, an independent rail ombudsman and commissioned an independent root and branch review of the railway.</p><p> </p><p>Buses already enjoy high customer satisfaction with the latest Transport Focus Bus Passenger Survey revealing that almost nine out of ten passengers saying they are satisfied with their bus service. The Bus Services Act 2017 introduced a number of new tools to help local authorities improve local bus services. Through partnership arrangements we have enabled local authorities and bus operators to work constructively to provide better services for passengers.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 20/02/2019 16:35:57 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059927

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Fares
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to prevent continual fare increases in public transport; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>In regard to rail, the Government regulates around one third of all rail fares to protect passengers that rely on trains to get to work from high fare rises. Since 2014, these regulated fares have been capped at inflation.</p><p> </p><p>We want fares to be linked to the more commonly used CPI measure of inflation in the future but, to be sustainable, income and costs to the rail industry, including staffing costs, must change in parallel. The Secretary of State has therefore written to the rail industry and the unions, asking for their help to move rail from RPI to CPI, to reduce costs so that savings can be passed on to passengers.</p><p> </p><p>In regard to buses, in order to mitigate fare increases the Government provides £250 million to support bus services through the Bus Service Operators Grant, with £43 million paid directly to local authorities. In real terms, annual total net support for bus services since 2010/11 has averaged 23 percent more than in the 1996/97 to 2009/10 period.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 20/02/2019 16:00:01 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059928

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Older People
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 older drivers are fit to drive.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>All drivers must renew their driving entitlement when they reach the age of 70 and at most every three years after that. This provides a timely reminder to individuals to consider their health in the context of driving. To renew their entitlement, drivers must make a legal declaration that they can meet the required standards and confirm whether they have any listed medical condition. Drivers who advise the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of a relevant medical condition will be investigated and a driving licence will only be issued if they can meet the appropriate health standards.</p><p> </p><p>The Department announced in June 2018 that it has identified older people as one of four priority road user groups which will be included in the forthcoming Road Safety statement and action plan.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 20/02/2019 12:30:56 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1059930

registered interest
date	12/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with car manufacturers on the cost of hybrid and electric cars in the UK and incentives to encourage consumers to buy more eco-friendly vehicles.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	220170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>Ministers have regular discussions with car manufacturers on a range of issues, including the market for ultra low and zero emission vehicles. The Road to Zero strategy, published in July 2018, sets out the Government’s plans to support the transition to zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is investing nearly £1.5bn between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for plug in vehicles and schemes to support chargepoint infrastructure. Along with the measures in the Government’s strategy, this adds up to one of the most comprehensive support packages in the world.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 20/02/2019 12:24:51 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson