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Written questions by Robertson.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Joe Robertson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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23 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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When the Masterplan for Euston will be completed.

Reply

Lendlease was appointed as the Master Development Partner (MDP) in 2018 to lead the regeneration of the Euston Campus. We are working with them on a Masterplan and outline planning application to deliver a high-quality mixed-use development around the new...

23 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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How many fixed penalty notices were issued for cycling on a footway in each of the last five years.

Reply

Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) are matters for the Home Office. They do not however hold information on the number of FPNs issued for cycling on the footway.

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of practical driving test waiting times on learner drivers at Ashford (Kent) Driving Test Centre; and what steps she is taking to help (a) reduce waiting tim

Reply

The Government set out a comprehensive package of measures in April 2025 to tackle long waiting times, aiming to deliver around 10,000 additional tests per month. A key step was reintroducing overtime incentives. As well as this, the Driver and Vehicle St...

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the regulatory regime for autonomous vehicles is supported by testing, validation and assurance frameworks that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate rapid

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The UK is taking a leading role at the United Nations Commission for Europe (UNECE) in the development of international vehicle regulations on automated vehicles. The Department for Transport co-chairs the Informal Working Group which is developing an int...

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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How many driving examiners started to practice in May 2026.

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As of May 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had 147 (10.3%) more full-time equivalent driving examiners in post than May last year (1,430). In May 2026, 21 people successfully passed the new entrant driving examiner training course.

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What the total budget is of the Structures Fund; how much and what percentage of that funding has been allocated to local highway authorities; and which schemes have received funding.

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The Government last year announced a £1 billion package of investment for key local highway enhancement projects and the new Structures Fund for repairing run-down bridges, decaying flyovers and worn-out tunnels. Local highway authorities have until 3 Aug...

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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With reference to her Department's press release entitled £219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution, published on 16 June 2026, how much funding has been (a) allocated and (b) committed under th

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The Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF) will provide up to £219m between 2026/27 and 2029/30 to support the commercialisation of first-of-a-kind sustainable aviation fuel production plants in the UK. Funds will be allocated through a competitive bidding process,...

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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How many flights for non-UK nationals have been funded by her Department (a) directly and (b) through the Integrated Security Fund since 4 July 2024.

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Since July 2024, DfT has funded flights for non-UK nationals through both the Integrated Security Fund, a cross-government fund, and departmental budgets, including in support of both maritime and aviation security outcomes. The Department does not routin...

22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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How many Coastguard Rescue Officers there were in each month since January 2024.

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For each month since January 2024, there has been around 3,000 Coastguard Rescue Officers. There has been around 6% to 13% variance over this time period.

17 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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Pursuant to the answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 111458, whether that data has been verified; and when National Highways plans to finalise the projected length of steel central reserve barrier to be repla

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The data has been verified and will be sent to the Rt Hon Member for Basildon and Billericay shortly. With regards to concrete barrier in Roads Period 3, NH’s commitment is to deliver 1,191 km (+/- 5%) of barrier asset renewal, excluding repairs to third ...

16 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 8407 on HM Coastguard: Conditions of Employment, what criteria the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will use to determine the eligibility of Coastguard Rescue Of

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Pursuant to my response on 15 June to Question 8407 the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be contacting any eligible Coastguard Rescue Officer on an individual basis who are entitled to back payments arising from the Court of Appeal judgement. All back ...

16 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 3077 from the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth.

Reply

Question 3077 was answered on 22 June.

16 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 2650 from the hon. Member for North Herefordshire.

Reply

Question 2650 was answered on 17 June.

15 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What the cost was of applying the Great British Railways branding and livery to the first Great British Railways-branded train unveiled in Brighton on 21 May 2026.

Reply

Applying the Great British Railways (GBR) branding and livery to the first train came at no cost to the taxpayer. It was unveiled in Brighton on 21 May 2026, and was funded by the owner of the train – Porterbrook – to mark the moment of Govia Thameslink R...

15 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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Of the £1.107 billion of Active Travel England funding referred to in the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, how much is (a) capital funding and (b) revenue funding in each financial year between 20

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Active Travel England funding was agreed at Spending Review 25, and is broken down as follows: 2025/262026/272027/282028/292029/30TotalRevenue59,00092,93592,44992,476 336,860Capital154,000154,000154,000154,000154,000770,000Total213,000246,935246,449246,4...

15 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on reducing planning barriers to the construction of new secure lorry parks and motorway service facilities

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The Government recognises the importance of supporting appropriate development through the planning system. That is why, earlier this year, we consulted on a set of policies within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which looks to set out plann...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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With reference to her Department's consultation entitled a New Heavy Goods Vehicle CO2 Emissions Regulatory Framework for the United Kingdom, published on 6 January 2026, what assessment her Department has made

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Government's consultation on the New Heavy Goods Vehicle CO₂ Emissions Regulatory Framework for the United Kingdom closed on 17 March and explores the potential design of different regulatory frameworks.When designing the future framework for HGV carbon r...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What estimate her Department has made of the costs associated with (a) on-site battery storage and (b) depot infrastructure upgrades required to support the charging of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles.

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The Department recognises that the costs associated with enabling infrastructure for zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), including on‑site battery storage and depot upgrades, are an important consideration for operators. Single estimates of these c...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 6390 on Euston Station: Finance, what estimate her Department has made of the total value of private investment required to deliver the proposed HS2 Euston stat

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The option to use a public-private partnership to deliver the HS2 station will be subject to value for money and achieving risk transfer. Details of private finance estimates associated with the PPP for the HS2 Station are commercially sensitive and will ...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What assessment her Department has made of the impact of heavier zero-emission heavy goods vehicles on (a) road deterioration and (b) maintenance costs on the (i) strategic and (ii) local road network.

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I refer the Hon Member to the answer UIN 8642 of 16 June.

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