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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How many driving examiners started to practice in (a) April 2026 and (b) May 2026.
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
With reference to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116997, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, whether advice given by special advisers included analysis on the political composition of councils.
I refer the Hon Member to the previous answer of 9 March 2026, UIN 116997.
Pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 3126 on Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, what criteria her Department uses to define the unique challenges faced by Scottish island communities in accessi
There are over 90 inhabited island and peninsula communities in Scotland that rely on ferry services, each with distinct geographic contexts and with populations ranging from fewer than 10 to just over 21,000 inhabitants. These communities are reliant on ...
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 115060, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, what assessment has been made of setting highways maintenance targets based on the decarbonisation of mainten
As set out in my answer of 2 March, metric 9 considers whether a local highway authority has plans to decarbonise its maintenance operations and whether it has plans to increase climate resilience. It does not set a specific target for decarbonising maint...
With reference to the answer of 24 April 2026, to Question 127281, on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for what reason was that council chosen as the location of the pilot for higher parki
The location of the August 2025 trial was approved following an application from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
How much her Department has spent on (a) purchasing and (b) installing soundproof meeting pods for its headquarters in London since 4 July 2024; and how much of this relates to meeting pods for the Ministerial
No further funds have been spent on purchasing or installing soundproof meeting pods beyond that detailed in the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71266.
What progress has SWR made towards modernising and improving the West of England line fleet between December 2025 and 2028, including the planned overhaul of 15x fleet.
The 15X fleet heavy maintenance overhaul and internal refurbishment programme started in December 2025. The refreshed units will start being rolled out progressively later this year.
What social value Key Performance Indicators are in place for the HS2 programme.
HS2 Ltd measures social value through its benefits baseline, which is a defined set of performance indicators aligned with its strategic objectives: capacity and connectivity; skills and employment; value for money; catalyst for growth; customer experienc...
Whether she plans to make any changes to the maximum speed limits on (a) motorways and (b) A roads.
The Department has no plans to make changes to the national maximum speed limits on motorways or A roads.
Whether the Government's proposed socio-economic duty will apply to the operation of nationalised trains.
Section 1 of the Equality Act (Socio-Economic duty) is the responsibility of the Minister for Equalities. The Office for Equality & Opportunity is working toward commencement of the duty. We will work with the Cabinet Office on progress towards enactm...
With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, which programmes the British Transport Police is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target by 2035; and what the estimated cost to the public
The British Transport Police (BTP) will be expected to deliver any programmes within their funding envelope. More detail on the specifics of the programmes can be provided by the BTP, who the Hon Member can contact directly.
With reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, when the Department expects to publish further details of the options assessment alongside amendments to The Motor Vehicles Regulations 1999.
The options assessment was further developed into a De Minimis Assessment. This can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/326/resources.
(a) what recent assessment she has made of the cost of insurance premiums for e-cargo bikes in the urban freight sector; (b) what steps she is taking to address the affordability of such premiums; and (c) what
There has been no recent assessment of the cost of insurance premiums for e-cargo bikes in the urban freight sector.Everyone who drives, rides or cycles, including delivery drivers and riders, has a duty to behave in a safe and responsible manner, and to ...
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125234, when the Department expects to provide feedback on the latest proposals for temporary slip roads at M6 Junction 38 from National Highways, and w
National Highways has recently shared with stakeholders that it will be undertaking an options review to look at the different options for how to carry this important project out. Once this process is complete, National Highways will undertake a non-statu...
What assessment her Department has made of the level and scope of funding available through UK SHORE to be sufficient to support the large-scale port grid upgrades required for compliance with the maritime Emis
The UK SHORE R&D programme aims to accelerate the development of fuels and technologies necessary for the maritime sector to decarbonise. We recently launched two further competitions, Round 7 of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, and Round...
With reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 126442, when Network Rail is expected to have completed the feasibility study on what would need to be true to improve passenger services on the East Su
The passenger feasibility study mentioned will be complete in Autumn 2026.
With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 123911, when her Department expects to launch the mandatory training to ensure that women and girls’ experiences are at the centre of its development.
The Department is continuing to engage with stakeholders on the development of statutory guidance for mandatory training for staff in the bus industry, with the aim of publishing the guidance this year.
With reference to the announcement of 25 March 2026 entitled '£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads', whether any element of the announced £1 billion funding package had pre
Of the £1 billion, £877 million is for zero emission vehicle purchase grants through the Zero Emission Truck Grant and Zero Emission Van Grant. £171 million is for infrastructure support through the Depot Charging Scheme. In the Summer of 2025, the contin...
What the average waiting time is for (a) inspections, (b) approvals and (c) responses to correspondence from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency relating to fishing vessels.
The MCA does not hold data by ship type. Fishing vessels are incorporated across all areas of our work and are treated in the same manner as all other vessel types and customers. (a) The MCA operates under a Service Level Agreement which requires customer...
When her Department expects to publish the Programme Business Case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Work on the NPR Programme Business Case is expected to complete this summer. The Department intends to publish a summary business case later this year following its approval.