Written questions by Rosindell.

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

Awaiting answer.

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

Awaiting answer.

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

Awaiting answer.

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

Awaiting answer.

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-term holiday period.

Awaiting answer.

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 allows. We will be consulting on detailed e-scooter regulations over the next year. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 will give local leaders new powers to regulate shared on-street cycle rental schemes. Minimum standard licence requirements will be set out by the Secretary of State in regulations, with safety being a core consideration.

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 allows. We will be consulting on detailed e-scooter regulations over the next year. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 will give local leaders new powers to regulate shared on-street cycle rental schemes. Minimum standard licence requirements will be set out by the Secretary of State in regulations, with safety being a core consideration.

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

Awaiting answer.

Whether she has sought any derogation, exemption or alternative implementation arrangement in respect of EU Entry-Exit System checks at UK juxtaposed ports in order to maintain the efficient flow of trade, freight and passenger traffic between the UK and the EU.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Which transport and infrastructure schemes received funds directly from the revenues raised by the Heavy Goods Vehicle Road User Levy in 2019, 2022 and 2024.

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.

Whether Air Safety Support International (ASSI) conducted a formal engine-out take-off performance and obstacle-clearance analysis for departures from John A. Osborne Airport, Montserrat, using a DHC-6 Twin Otter.

It is the responsibility of the individual aircraft operator, in accordance with their operational requirements and based upon the certified performance data, to ensure that the aircraft meet the international aircraft performance standards.ASSI has undertaken specific aircraft performance calculations for the DHC-6 Twin Otter, associated with engine-out take-off performance (accelerate stop distance), using approved aircraft manufacturers performance data, to review third party operations from John A. Osborne Airport, Montserrat.

What steps she has taken with local authorities to improve road infrastructure in (a) Havering and (b) the M25 junction 29 Romford area.

As transport in London is devolved, it is up to Havering to work with the Mayor of London and Transport for London to make decisions on investment in local roads. The Government is committed to supporting local highway authorities to maintain their local roads effectively, and to this end Havering is eligible to receive over £13.9 million of highways maintenance funding between 2026/27 and 2029/2030. The Government has also provided the Greater London Authority with £53.5 million of funding for the Gallows Corner scheme, which is being delivered by TfL and expected to be completed by Spring 2026. The operation and maintenance of Junction 29 of the M25 is the responsibility of National Highways, which regularly monitors the performance of the junction and surrounding strategic road network.

What steps she has taken to ensure the fire safety of train stations in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

Infrastructure managers are under statutory duties to ensure the safety of those using railways stations in Great Britain and are overseen by the Office of Rail and Road as the independent rail safety regulator. They must ensure that stations meet all legal requirements, including those relating to fire safety. Network Rail is the infrastructure manager for most of the mainline railway, but some stations in the Romford constituency are managed by Transport for London.

Whether she plans to regulate dynamic pricing structures within the private hire vehicle sector.

Pricing structures are a commercial matter for private hire vehicle operators. All private hire vehicle journeys must be booked in advance and so passengers are able to compare services on price and other factors before making a booking.

What steps she has taken to ensure the physical safety of public transport workers in (a) London and (b) Romford constituency.

My Department is committed to ensuring that public transport workers are safe at work. As transport in London is devolved, it is for the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) to work with the British Transport Police (BTP) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to ensure the physical safety of their workers is maintained. BTP continue to take robust action to ensure the physical safety of rail workers in London, including Romford. Their approach is intelligence led, focusing resources on areas and individuals identified through crime data and repeat offending patterns. They work closely with TfL and other rail operators to improve incident reporting, to ensure that all forms of abuse, whether physical, verbal or threatening, are recorded. This partnership strengthens intelligence and enables more effective operational planning.

What steps she has taken to prevent third-party sales of DVLA practical driving tests.

To ensure fairness for everyone wanting to book a practical driving test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues to work hard to combat the unscrupulous practice of reselling tests across the country. The measures the Secretary of State for Transport announced on 12 November are designed to make the practical driving test booking process fairer, providing all learners with equal access to the booking system and ensuring that everyone pays the prescribed fee. In the coming months, DVSA will:Change the booking service to allow only learner car drivers to book and manage their testsIntroduce a limit on the number of times a learner car driver can move or swap a test to twice and also limit the area they can move a test to once booked.

What steps she has taken to (a) repair and (b) improve the condition of road networks in (i) England and (ii) Romford constituency.

At the Autumn Budget, the Government committed over £2 billion annually by 2029/30 for local authorities to repair and renew their roads and fix potholes. For the first time, we have confirmed funding allocations for the next four years, enabling local authorities to plan ahead and move away from expensive, short-term repairs and instead invest in proactive and preventative maintenance.This is in addition to the Government's investment of £1.6 billion this year, a £500 million increase compared to last year.The local highway authority for the Romford constituency is the London Borough of Havering. The table below sets out the highways maintenance funding that Havering is eligible to receive from 2025/26 to 2029/30. Local authority 2025/262026/272027/282028/292029/30London Borough of Havering£1,082,000£3,060,000£3,289,000£3,520,000£4,033,000

What steps she is taking to support local authorities to repair roads in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.

At the Autumn Budget, the Government committed over £2 billion annually by 2029/30 for local authorities to repair and renew their roads and fix potholes. For the first time, we have confirmed funding allocations for the next four years, enabling local authorities to plan ahead and move away from expensive, short-term repairs and instead invest in proactive and preventative maintenance.This is in addition to the Government's investment of £1.6 billion this year, a £500 million increase compared to last year.The local highway authority for the Romford constituency is the London Borough of Havering. The table below sets out the highways maintenance funding that Havering is eligible to receive from 2025/26 to 2029/30. Local authority 2025/262026/272027/282028/292029/30London Borough of Havering£1,082,000£3,060,000£3,289,000£3,520,000£4,033,000