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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What estimate she has made of the number of secure HGV parking spaces in England; how many secure lorry parking spaces have been created since July 2024; and whether her Department plans to take steps to increa
The Department for Transport published the National Survey of Lorry Parking on 29 September 2022 which identified 16,761 HGV on-site parking spaces in England. A new National Survey of Lorry Parking is currently underway to provide up to date data on the ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2131, if she will publish (a) the policy framework within which airports operate as at 4 July 2024 and (b) the current policy framework within which airports op
The 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies establishes a clear framework for airport operators and local stakeholders to collaborate on surface access planning. This partnership approach continues to work effective...
When she plans to respond to Question 2375 from the Hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire.
The Hon Member received a response to Question 2375 on 17th June 2026.
When she plans to respond to Question 6002 from the Hon. Member for Broadland and Fakenham.
Question 6002 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2496 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Question 2496 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2523 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
Question 2523 was answered on 15 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 4521 from the hon. Member for Rushcliffe.
I can confirm that I responded to the Hon. Member for Rushcliffe on 12th June.
When she plans to respond to Question 4267 from the Rt hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay.
Question 4267 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2497 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Question 2497 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 1255 from the Hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire.
Question 1255 was answered on 17 June.
What estimate her Department has made of the annual net cost to the public purse of operating passenger rail services under public ownership inclusive of inherited operational liabilities and the annual allocat
For 2026-27, for the 8 Train Operating Companies that were publicly owned at 31/3/26, the contracted annual net subsidy was for £1.5bn. This includes their collective contribution to the British Transport Police for 2026-27 of £71m. Since the start of the...
What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of grid capacity required to support the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle fleet under a Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.
The availability of grid capacity is an important factor in supporting the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle fleet. The transition to zero emission HGVs is expected to take place over time, allowing both infrastructure and grid capacity to scale ...
What assessment her Department has made of the impact of heavier battery-electric heavy goods vehicles on (a) road wear and (b) deterioration and what estimate her Department has made of the resulting costs to
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer UIN 8642 of 16 June.
What artificial intelligence systems, including generative artificial intelligence and AI agents, are being utilised by Network Rail; for what operational, maintenance, asset management, customer service and co
Network Rail is applying and exploring AI and advanced analytics across operations, maintenance and asset management to improve situational awareness, identify performance risks, understand knock-on effects of delays and support decision-making during dis...
If she will publish any representations made to her Department by the Mayor of Greater Manchester to (a) upgrade and (b) improve (i) Orrell, (ii) Gardwood, (iii) Bryn, (iv) Pemberton, (v) Ince, (vi) Daisy Hill,
The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Mayor of Greater Manchester about a range of issues, including plans to upgrade and improve rail stations across Greater Manchester, which includes proposals for a new station at Golborne.Since 2017,...
What alternative options the Maritime and Coastguard Agency considered following the Court of Appeal judgment in Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom [2026] EWCA Civ 6 before deciding to introduce a revised v
Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. His Majesty’s Coastguard has 3000+ Coastguard Rescue Officers, all with unique personal circumstanc...
What plans her Department has to upgrade Orrell railway station to provide step-free access; and if she will consider allocating funding for that station under the next round of the Access for All programme.
In 2022 the previous Government received 310 nominations for step-free station upgrades as part of the Access for All programme. Future funding will be considered as part of the next Spending Review, which may provide an opportunity for stations such as O...
How many and what proportion of rail journeys saw a fare increase in 2026 versus the same journey in 2025.
The Department does not centrally hold information on how many, or what proportion of, rail journeys saw a fare increase in 2026 versus the same journey in 2025. While detailed fares data exist within industry systems, the Department does not routinely co...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4261, what changes have been made to the level of light dues since 4 July 2024; and what (a) proposals and (b) projections her Department has made for future ch
There was no change to the level of light dues in 2024 or 2025. The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 1 April 2026, increased the light dues rate from 45 pence to 46 pence per net registered tonne, and i...
Which vanity number plates are granted to each foreign government by her Department.
Vehicles registered in the UK to foreign governments are generally issued with a specific format of registration number: three numbers, a single letter, followed by a further three numbers. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency may issue a personalised ...