Written questions by Rosindell.

When she plans to answer Questions UIN 6334 and UIN 6335, tabled by the Hon. Member for Romford on 3 June 2026.

Awaiting answer.

What steps she has taken with her counterparts in Northern Ireland to help improve connectivity between England and Northern Ireland.

The Government recognises the importance of strong transport connectivity between England and Northern Ireland. Whilst transport in Northern Ireland is largely a devolved matter, we work closely with ministers from the Northern Ireland Executive on the de...

What steps she has taken to reduce fatalities on roads in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

On 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. The strategy aims to improve road safety at a national level, with benefits felt across England, including in Romford. The Strate...

What steps she has taken with relevant authorities to reduce congestion on roads in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

In Greater London the Government is working closely with local authorities to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion. We have provided significant funding to support improvements to the capital’s road network. For example, we have provided £54.3 mil...

How many employees there were in London and North Eastern Railway in 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-34 and 2024-25.

London North Eastern Railway had total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees in the following years: Year2019/202022/232023/242024/25Total FTEs3,044.03,037.93,167.93,379.7

What the London and North Eastern Railway has paid to sponsor horseracing events in the past five years.

London North Eastern Railway has not sponsored any horseracing events in the last five years.

What budgetary guidance is provided to nationalised passenger train operators concerning their marketing, advertising and sponsorship spending arrangements.

The guidance to publicly owned train companies is the same as to the companies operating under National Rail Contracts. All passenger train operators are expected to act in a commercial and agile manner in encouraging more people to catch the train, inclu...

When she last met with the Managing Director of the London and North Eastern Railway to discuss its marketing, advertising and sponsorship spending and subsidy support.

As a publicly owned operator London and North Eastern Railway is managed by the DfT Operator (DfTO). The Minister of State for Rail recently met with David Horne, Managing Director of LNER and officials from DfTO routinely discuss how London North Easter...

What the London and North Eastern Railway has paid to sponsor and partner with York City Football Club, Lincoln City Football Club, Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hibernian Football Club, Newcastle United F

The amount spent by London North Eastern Railway is commercially sensitive given competition on the route. As public bodies, all DfT Operator train companies are held to Managing Public Money guidelines to ensure investment made represents value for money...

How much was spent by the London and North Eastern Railway on marketing, advertising and public relations in 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2023-25.

The amount spent by London North Eastern Railway is commercially sensitive given competition on the route. As public bodies, all DfT Operator train companies are held to Managing Public Money guidelines to ensure investment made represents value for money...

What steps she has taken to work with local authorities to reduce traffic congestion in Greater London.

The Government is working closely with local authorities in Greater London to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion. We have provided significant funding to support improvements to the capital’s road network. For example, we have provided £54.3 mil...

What steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities in addressing crime at British airports.

Addressing crime at UK airports is a matter for local policing. The Department for Transport works closely with police and a range of other security authorities at airports to ensure effective aviation security measures are in place. These ensure that the...

What steps she has taken to work with Transport for London to complete the Gallows Corner flyover.

The government have been very supportive of Gallows Corner scheme and provided the GLA with £54.3 million. However, the delivery of this scheme is a matter entirely for the GLA and TfL.

What steps she has taken to work with local authorities to reduce traffic congestion on the A12.

The Government is working closely with local authorities in Greater London to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion. We have provided significant funding to support improvements to the capital’s road network. For example, we have provided £54.3 mil...

Whether his department intends to introduce further regulation of a) e-bicycles and b) e-scooters.

The rules concerning the use of e-bikes are set out in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983.The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles, which will include e-scooters, when Parliamentary time al...

What steps he has taken to improve the safety of publicly accessible a) e-bicycles and b) e-scooters.

The rules concerning the use of e-bikes are set out in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983.The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles, which will include e-scooters, when Parliamentary time al...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact on juxtaposed ports and Kent traffic flows should flexible and proportionate implementation of the EU Entry-Exit System not be applied during the May half-te

The implementation of the EU’s Entry-Exit System at the juxtaposed portals is the responsibility of the French government and the UK government has worked closely with the border authorities to understand their rollout plans and resourcing.The Department ...

Whether her Department has made contingency plans with the aviation industry for a shortage of aviation fuel.

The Secretary of State for Transport and departmental officials have engaged regularly with the aviation sector, including through fortnightly industry roundtables and bilateral discussions, to understand the potential impacts of disruption to jet fuel su...

Where revenues raised from the Heavy Goods Vehicle Road User Levy have been used in new road infrastructure and transport planning.

The HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 specifies that the levy is paid into the Consolidated Fund. This revenue is then available for general public expenditure, which includes transport investment.

How much revenue was raised by the Heavy Goods Vehicle Road User Levy in (a) 2019, (b) 2022 and (c) 2024.

The HGV Road User Levy raised £204m in 2019-20 and £163m in 2024-25. It raised no revenue in 2022-23 as the levy was suspended for a period due to the pressures faced by the haulage industry caused by the Covid pandemic.