Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Holden this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the Answer of 18 May 2026 to Question 1407 on Driving Licences, whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency met its targets to (a) dispatch 95% of straightforward online driving licence applicat
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has achieved the targets for processing straightforward online and paper driving licence applications in each month since July 2024. The target to make a licensing decision in medical applications within an a...
For which projects her Department has adapted its business case approvals process for innovative activity.
The Department for Transport follows the principles set out in HM Treasury’s Green Book and associated guidance when considering business case approvals. These frameworks allow for a proportionate and flexible approach, enabling approval processes to be t...
What steps her Department is taking to transition from short-term innovation grant funding to longer-term commercial and procurement support for suppliers; and what strategy she has implemented to apply the Pro
A recent report published by NAO noted that the department has developed guidance to help officials consider the full range of levers available to drive innovation into adoption, rather than defaulting to grant funding alone.The department continues to en...
When her Department plans to publish its response to the consultation entitled Electric vehicle charging: changes to permitted development rights, which closed on 21 January 2026.
As announced in April, following consultation, the Government will legislate to introduce permitted development rights to expand EV charging provision, allowing for cross-pavement charging solutions and associated charging points. The Government’s respons...
What the planned spending is on the Advanced Fuels Fund in (a) 2026–27, (b) 2027–28 and(c) 2028–29 by project.
The Advanced Fuels Fund ended on 31st March 2026. A new funding scheme to support UK sustainable aviation fuel production is in development. A competitive application window will open this summer, with winning projects announced later in the year.
If she will provide a list of the innovative research and development programmes for the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions, including the funding allocated to each.
The UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) research and development programme funds a range of interventions that develop clean maritime technologies across the Technological Readiness Level scale. In September 2025 this Government announced...
With reference to the National Audit Office's report entitled Innovation in transport, published on 18 May 2026, what the expenditure has been by her Department and HS2 Ltd on the calcined clay acceleration pla
Since December 2023, HS2 Ltd has spent £377,225 (net) on work to accelerate the UK adoption of calcined clay, with the aim of understanding and mitigating the blockers to the UK establishing a commercial kiln to produce calcined clay. This would enable wi...
What the ten routes with the highest number of short-formed services were for each train operating company under DfT Operator ownership in the last 18 months; and how many and what proportion of services operat
DFT Operator expects operators to provide appropriate capacity in response to expected demand and holds operators to account for short- formed services. DFT Operator generally monitors levels of short formations at an operator level every four weeks and t...
Whether her Department has considered the evidence provided from the recent consultation on the Vehicle Certification Agency's fees and charges; and whether it plans to increase those fees during this parliamen
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is currently analysing responses to its recent consultation on fees. Any fee changes require the consent of this House through a fee order. As is the standard practice, I will update the House in due course.
In which month National Highways’ RIS3 Delivery Plan will be published.
National Highways intends to publish its Delivery Plan for RIS3 this summer.
When her Department expects the first EWR services between Oxford and Milton Keynes to commence.
The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways and other partners to confirm a start date for the first East-West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes Central via Winslow. Appointment of Chiltern Railways as operator was delayed...
Whether she plans to publish a breakdown of the Roads Investment Strategy 3 budget allocated to (a) Designated Funds and (b) National Programmes prior to the publication of National Highways’ Delivery Plan.
National Highways will set out further detail on funding for Designated Funds and National Programmes in its Strategic Business Plan and Delivery Plan for 2026–31.
With reference to the Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 125274, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the decision to end the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant on UK manufacturing.
Ending the £500 per vehicle Plug-in Motorcycle Grant is not expected to have a significant impact on the zero emission motorcycle market. The Government continues to work with industry to monitor the development of the zero emission motorcycle market and ...
What expenditure has HS2 Limited undertaken on public affairs companies since 4 July 2024; and for what purposes.
Since 4 July 2024 HS2 Ltd has spent £212,200 on external public affairs support. This has focused on supporting HS2 Ltd and its senior leadership on communications strategy and stakeholder engagement.The spend refers to 5 contracts, which were signed on 2...
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 127548, what role her Department plays in balancing aviation growth by improving cycling facilities.
The Department sets out the policy framework within which airports operate and supports investment in sustainable travel infrastructure where appropriate. Active Travel England's Ports and Airports Employment Accessibility Fund allocates some funding to i...
What assessment Network Rail has made of the adequacy of existing trackside infrastructure, including GSM-R masts and overhead line stanchions, for use by mobile network operators and private 5G providers; and
Network Rail is exploring options for the shared use of its existing trackside telecommunications infrastructure, including through programmes such as the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) and Project Reach. This includes undertaking stud...
With reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 123169, when she expects to issue a Long Term Rail Strategy.
The Long-Term Rail Strategy (LTRS) will be published shortly following the Railways Bill receiving Royal Assent and in time for GBR's day-one stand-up.
With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 126329, when her Department plans to publish the revised MCA Rescue Boat Code.
The MCA remains committed to the development of the replacement to the Rescue Boat Code and is actively engaging with rescue boat organisations, HM Coastguard, and other industry stakeholders to finalise the draft. Feedback received from industry stakehol...
What progress her Department has made on its considerations of the recommendations of the report by the Contrail Impact Mitigation Task and Finish Group, published on 17 March 2026.
The key recommendations from the Contrail Impact Mitigation (CIM) Task and Finish Group report were for Government to support large-scale trials and help establish a permanent governance body to oversee trial activity and standardise procedures and activi...
When her Department plans to publish the findings of the Net Zero Ports call for evidence.
We will publish our findings later this year.