20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat guidance has been given to local authorities on the awarding of Blue Badges to individuals with self-diagnosed ADHD.
ReplyThe Blue Badge scheme is a vital lifeline for many disabled people, supporting their independence and access to everyday activities. The scheme is open to eligible people irrespective of whether they are travelling as a driver or as a passenger. The Blue ...
20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedHow many local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform.
Reply23 local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform, including most recently Birmingham City Council.
20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of the lower drink driving threshold on the number of individuals who may be over the new lower limit when they drive a car the next day after consuming alco
ReplyThe Government recently consulted on the general principle of lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales. The consultation has now closed and the Government is considering responses, which will inform next steps.
19 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has awarded the contract for the procurement of the Washwood Heath Depot for HS2.
ReplyThe contract for The Washwood Heath Depot and Network Integrated Control Centre was awarded on 30th April 2026 to the TWA Joint Venture comprising Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited and Aureos Rail Limited.
19 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat her Department's planned timetable is for publishing the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 3.
ReplyWe will be publishing the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy shortly.
19 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, what DVSA's planned timetable is for providing further information on the online booking process before the changes to driving test booking rule
ReplyFurther information on the changes to the booking process was first published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency on GOV.UK, 9 December 2025. Further updates have been published up to the 12 May 2026, when the changes to who can book a test were in...
19 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat activities GBRX has completed since its establishment in 2025; how much her Department has spent to date on GBRX; and what expenditure her Department projects for GBRX over the next five years.
ReplyGBRX was established by Network Rail in 2025 to address barriers to the adoption of strategic technologies and to support more joined‑up working as the rail sector moves towards Great British Railways. Since its establishment, GBRX established the AI Advi...
19 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122872, whether the Department is on track to deliver £52m of efficiencies from corporate initiatives in 2026-27.
ReplyThe Department is working to deliver the efficiencies from corporate initiatives in line with its Spending Review settlement. At this stage in the financial year it is too early to make a definitive assessment of delivery against the full‑year target. Del...
18 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWith reference to the answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120733, when the Department will publish their assessment of the results of the pilot of the freight crime recording flag.
ReplyThe forces who participated in the pilot have been asked to submit the data and we are awaiting their manual returns.Once the data has been received an assessment will be made of the effectiveness of the pilot where potential next steps will be considered...
18 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedOn which day will the Valuation Office Agency will publish its final ratings list.
ReplyThe 2026 Rating List went live on 1 April 2026.
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120940, on which day the Department expects the forthcoming change to update the road freight values of time in the Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) to
ReplyThe forthcoming change to update the road freight values of time in the Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) was released in December 2025. See Forthcoming change: updates to road freight values of travel time - GOV.UK. We intend to publish the definitive TA...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122568, when the Department plans to announce the next steps on Bus and coach accessibility and the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 20
ReplyThe Government wants disabled people to be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity and we understand the importance of accessible bus services in supporting people to live their lives the way they want to. While significant progress has been ...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIn which month does the Department expect to publish the full report on the Evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts.
ReplyThe evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts is ongoing. The full report is expected to be published later this year, with timing dependent on completion of the analysis.
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhen she plans to update the Transport Select Committee on the reports on Yutong electric buses.
ReplyThe Government takes national security seriously.An update was issued to the Transport Select Committee on Friday 22 May.
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhen the Department plans to make a decision on potential accession to the Eurofima Convention.
ReplyThe Department is exploring a range of financing structures to support investment in rolling stock, in partnership with private finance. The Department remains in active engagement with Eurofima, as one element of this work, to assess how its financing me...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119653, whether the Department has considered options regarding the HS2 safeguarding direction affecting the Mid-Cheshire constituency.
ReplyWith reference to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119653, the Department continues to carefully consider its options regarding the HS2 safeguarding direction affecting the Mid-Cheshire constituency. We will set out further details in due course.
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedOn which day will the next meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce take place.
ReplyThe Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce will meet again once funding awards made through the Structures Fund for projects have been agreed.
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether the Department has begun work on updating the Setting Local Speed Limits and Red Light and Speed Camera guidance.
ReplyOfficials will be holding an initial workshop in June to hear from stakeholders and local authorities.
15 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Bangladesh; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on eac
ReplyThe Department for Transport has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
15 May 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 129518, how many additional journeys have been taken by civil servants since 4 July 2024; and what the total cost to
ReplyThe requested information is not centrally held, and could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.