Written questions by Holden.

What expenditure has East West Rail undertaken on public affairs companies since 4 July 2024; and for what purposes.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, where the G20 Summit in 2027 will take place.

Details of next year's UK-hosted G20 summit will be announced in the usual way in due course.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered imposing targeted sanctions on Russian judges, prosecutors and other officials involved in the prosecution and sentencing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including members of the Azov Brigade, in cases where convictions are alleged to have relied on confessions extracted under torture.

Awaiting answer.

In which month National Highways’ RIS3 Delivery Plan will be published.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking with international partners to secure International Committee of the Red Cross access to Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia, including access for the purposes of registration, welfare monitoring and communication with families.

Russia must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, in its treatment of prisoners of war. Under the Geneva Conventions, all parties must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross safe, unimpeded, and repeated access to prisoners of war wherever they are held, including for registration, monitoring of treatment and conditions, and enabling communication with families. We continue to raise these issues on a regular basis in international fora, and with our international partners.

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential use of frozen Russian sovereign assets and funds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to support Ukraine.

While I am unable to comment on private Cabinet or committee discussions, I can assure you that the Government is doing everything within its powers to ensure that the full proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club are used for humanitarian purposes in Ukraine. As the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary, and the Chancellor have each made clear, we are committed to these funds reaching the people of Ukraine, who continue to face profound humanitarian need as a result of Russia’s ongoing aggression. Separately, the government continues to consider ways in which Russia’s immobilised sovereign assets can be used to support Ukraine. The G7 has continued to commit to these assets remaining immobilised until Russia ends its war of aggression and pays reparations.

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.

The Department for Transport has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

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 by the sudden General Election in July 2024, and consequently they were not appointed until March 2025. For passenger services to commence, trains will need to have been modified and fully tested, and driver training will need to have been completed. Winslow Station also needs to be fully handed over, and future staffing arrangements also remain to be agreed.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 13 April 2026 to Question 123722, what meetings with a) officials and b) ministers are scheduled.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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 parliamentary session.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 126329, when her Department plans to publish the revised MCA Rescue Boat Code.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 123169, when she expects to issue a Long Term Rail Strategy.

Awaiting answer.

When her Department plans to publish the findings of the Net Zero Ports call for evidence.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the use of a Russian shadow fleet to evade oil sanctions; and whether she (a) plans to restrict access to UK ports and services for such vessels and (b) is considering further sanctions on entities providing (i) insurance and (ii) financial services.

Awaiting answer.

When his Department plans to publish a response to The Hughes Report: Options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh, published on 7 February 2024; and whether he plans to approve redress schemes for sodium valproate and pelvic mesh.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take legislative steps to improve access to nature.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 39574 on Katharine Birbalsingh, when the final note was shared.

Awaiting answer.