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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Whether the forthcoming update to the Manual for Streets will include specific guidance on the integration of horse riders within street design; and whether illustrative diagrams will include equestrians.
Work to update the Manual for Streets is underway. The scope and content including diagrams is in development and no final decisions have been made.
When the final financial report of the Cranston Inquiry will be published.
The final financial report will be published this year once the process of closing the Inquiry has concluded, including transfer of files to The National Archives.
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the decision not to temporarily exempt the Isle of Wight from the maritime expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme, in line with
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a key and effective policy lever for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the economy and there is a high bar for any exemptions from the scheme. A uniform carbon price applied consistently ensures that emissio...
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...
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 127393, in which month does the Department expect to launch a targeted industry consultation on the public charging network.
The Government is committed to decarbonising road transport. A visible, reliable charging network is essential for successful electric vehicle uptake. We are continuing to work with industry to deliver the right financial support to improve electric vehic...
What funding her Department has provided directly to DFTO Train Operating Companies to increase the number of rail training places.
The Department does not provide funding to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) specifically for rail training places as part of the Department’s funding of train services. It is the responsibility of all train operating companies, including those currently operat...
A) what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of delays in the processing of taxi and private hire driver licence renewals by licensing authorities, including Transport for London, on drivers;
The administration of the taxi and private hire vehicle licensing regime is a matter for licensing authorities. The Department does not collect data on the processing times of licence applications but expects authorities to administer the system efficient...
If she will publish the DVSA's fees strategy.
As the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) fees are set out in legislation, any changes require a statutory process, including public consultation and subsequent legislative amendments. DVSA will publish details of any fee changes when consultin...
What the current status is of environmental permitting for works at Bransty Tunnel with the Environment Agency and the Mining Remediation Authority; and what outstanding approvals are required before works can
Network Rail is working closely with the Mining Remediation Authority and the Environment Agency to secure the necessary environmental permits, so that water pollution issues that are leading to the issues in Whitehaven Harbour can be addressed alongside ...
What steps she is taking to reduce the number of driving tests terminated on the grounds of public safety.
Driving examiners will terminate a test on public safety grounds only where it is necessary to manage risk to the learner, the examiner or other road users. Through its "Ready to Pass?" campaign, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) en...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the supply of coaches that are compliant with the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 for use in rail replacement services after the
The Government understands and recognises the specific challenges to comply with AIR within the rail replacement sector. We continue to work with partners, including the Rail Delivery Group, DfT Operator Limited and bus and coach trade bodies, to assess t...
With reference to the Answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 128421, whether her Department has plans to collect data on collisions or injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes.
The Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act will enable local leaders to license shared cycle schemes. The Secretary of State will set minimum licence conditions which could include data sharing requirements, such as on collisions a...
What recent assessment she has made of the performance of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in its regulation of the UK fishing fleet.
The performance of the MCA is assessed on a number of levels through internal and external auditing functions. With regards to the UK fishing fleet the MCA continues to work with the sector to improve the safety of fishers, since the introduction of the F...
What the total expenditure has been to date by Network Rail, including Network Rail Property and any contractors engaged by it, on work related to the planning application for the redevelopment of London Liverp
The planning application was prepared by Network Rail at a cost of £9.7m. Having secured resolution to grant planning permission by the City of London, the scheme will attract new partners which is expected to provide private investment in the order of hu...
What assessment her Department has made of increases in administrative regulatory burden arising from recent Civil Aviation Authority policy and guidance changes, and how these increases are compatible with the
The government is committed to reducing the administrative burden of regulation by 25% by the end of the Parliament. This commitment is a net reduction across all departments and regulators, including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). We remain prepared...
With reference to the Answer of 29 April 2026 to Question 129535 on British Transport Police: Finance, whether the Department plans to absorb the £256.2 million currently recovered from Train Operating Companie
As train operating companies move into public ownership, they will retain the requirement to enter into Police Service Agreements (PSAs) with the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), and we do not expect any changes to the funding mechanism for thes...
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125029 on Department for Transport: Annual Reports, in respect of the £398 million Capital DEL expenditure attributed to the Decarbonisation, Technology
In the original answer of 20 April 2026, unfortunately there was a misallocation of spending relating to Zero Emission Vehicles between the areas Decarbonisation, Technology and Strategy Group and Road Transport Group. The answer below includes the correc...
Whether loss of revenue from user charges at the Dartford Crossings is accounted for in the Department's finances.
The Government's preferred financing option at this stage is the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model. Under the RAB model, ownership and operations of the Dartford Crossing would transfer to a new regulated private sector entity, which would be responsible f...
If she will provide a list of training programmes used by civil servants in her department since 2020.
The Department for Transport provides learning opportunities to civil servants through Civil Service Learning Frameworks, internally developed learning, and externally procured training.For the purpose of this response, training programmes are defined as ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039 on Department for Transport: Aviation, what the purpose was of each flight to Slovakia; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how m
There was a single return flight for an official at SEO grade to Slovakia, and this was to enable the official to attend the Rail Transport Forum conference in Bratislava. There were no ministers or senior officials present. The cost of the flight was £12...