Every parliamentary written question tabled by Mike Martin this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether her Department has had discussions with National Highways on the long-term plans for upgrading the A21.
National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
What steps her Department plans to take to monitor the effectiveness of the A21 Safety Package; and what metrics will be used to measure safety improvements.
National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Whether the A21 Safety Package will address visibility issues.
National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 15980 on Gatwick Airport, whether the previous Secretary of State for Transport met with groups opposing Gatwick Airport expansion.
The previous Secretary of State for Transport did not meet with groups opposing Gatwick Airport expansion.
Pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 15981 on Gatwick Airport, whether the previous Secretary of State for Transport met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansio
The previous Secretary of State did not meet with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion.
Pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2024 to Question 15348 on Gatwick Airport: Noise, what measures the Aviation Night Noise Effects study will use to investigate the potential impact of flight noise on child
The Aviation Night Noise Effects study has been developed to examine the relationship between exposure to night-time aviation noise and sleep disturbance and annoyance in adults and has not been designed to investigate effects on children.
If her Department will take steps to help local authorities speed-up the processing of blue badges.
The Department for Transport sets the legislation that governs the Blue Badge scheme and provides guidance for local authorities who are solely responsible for administering the scheme, including issuing the badges. There are no timescales set for adminis...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of night-time flight noise on wildlife living in Gatwick Airport's flight path.
A proposal to expand use of the northern runway at Gatwick Airport is currently subject to a live application for a Development Consent Order, which will be determined by my Department. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment but all relev...
What recent discussions she has had with campaign groups opposing the expansion of Gatwick airport.
The Secretary of State for Transport has had no discussions with campaign groups opposing the expansion of Gatwick Airport.
How many times she has met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion.
The Secretary of State for Transport has not met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion at the airport.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact on public safety of proposals to expand use of the emergency runway at Gatwick airport for commercial flights.
A proposal to expand use of the northern runway at Gatwick Airport is currently subject to a live application for a Development Consent Order, which will be determined by my Department. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment but all relev...
What discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on steps to ensure that airspace modernisation around Gatwick airport leads to a reduction in noise levels for residents.
The department has regular engagement with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to monitor the effective delivery of airspace modernisation and drive forward the environmental benefits of the programme.In its role as independent regulator, the CAA ensures t...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of night-time flight noise on the health of residents living in Gatwick airport's flight path.
The Government sets noise-related restrictions at Gatwick, including a limit on the number of night flights. The noise impacts of the airport are assessed annually. The Department for Transport has commissioned the Aviation Night Noise Effects study to ex...
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce emissions by increasing the use of public transport.
This Government is committed to delivering greener transport and supporting the missions to kickstart economic growth and to make Britain a clean energy superpower. The Department is working across government and the transport sector to turn this vision t...