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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Whether his Department has issued guidance on arm's length bodies using public funds to appoint public affairs and lobbying consultancies to engage with Ministers, government departments and hon. Members.
The Cabinet Office does not issue specific guidance on this matter. Section 4.1 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies states that ‘it will always be an improper use of public funds for public bodies to employ consultants or other compa...
How much Network Rail spent on ecological surveys associated with vegetation management works in each of the last five years; and how much it plans to spend in future years by survey type.
Network Rail does not hold a centrally collated estimate of the annual cost of ecological surveys associated with vegetation management. Surveys are undertaken as a routine part of planned vegetation management, and costs are not recorded separately. Any ...
What estimate she has made of the annual capital expenditure required to deliver a revived Phase 2a of HS2 between Birmingham and Crewe, and Phase 2b through to Manchester; and what assessment she has made of t
As part of the Northern Growth Strategy, the government set out its intention to ultimately deliver a full North-South new line between Birmingham and Manchester. The Government is conducting feasibility work, working closely with local partners. This wil...
How many buses are in operation nationwide in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
The Department publishes statistics on bus travel in the Annual Bus Statistics release which is based on survey data and available on GOV.UK:https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/bus-statistics-data-tables#vehicles-operated-by-local-bus-oper...
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2026 to Question 9696 on the Low Carbon Fuels Fund, when her Department plans to publish the assessment criteria for the first funding allocation round.
Awaiting answer.
How many requests have been made by her Department to train operating companies to cancel rail services since 5 July 2024; which train operating companies received such requests; and what proportion of each ope
The Department expects all operators to deliver services that provide capacity that responds to evolving passenger demand in a way that provides value for money for taxpayers. The Department may accept recommendations from operators to reduce services on ...
How much funding for White Rose Station has been provided a) from central Government sources, b) by local authorities and c) by private sector partners.
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.
What assessment her Department has made of the impact of public ownership on the punctuality of South Western Railway services since 25 May 2025.
The Department closely monitors the performance of South Western Railway (SWR), including punctuality, through regular engagement with the operator and Network Rail. Public ownership is not a silver bullet but a vital step towards wider reform to bring tr...
How many households have claimants recorded as being in a polygamous marriage for a) Housing Benefit and b) other benefits.
I refer the Rt. Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 4348.
What assessment she has made of the value for money of continued expenditure on the Liverpool Street Station redevelopment scheme in advance of a fully funded delivery plan.
The scheme has been assessed in accordance with the HM Treasury Green Book and received resolution to grant from the City of London's planning committee in February. Network Rail is now working with key stakeholders on the Section 106 Agreements. These re...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the capacity of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver the proposed West Yorkshire mass transit scheme in the context of the time taken for White Rose S
I am clear that it is for the Mayor and the Combined Authority to determine how best to develop and present the case for West Yorkshire Mass Transit (WYMT).The Government fully supports the Mayor of West Yorkshire’s ambitions to deliver a world-class mass...
If she will make a comparative assessment of the cost per platform of (a) White Rose Station and (b) railway stations opened elsewhere in England since 2020.
The Department has no plans to undertake a comparative assessment of the cost per platform for White Rose Station and other railway stations in England opened since 2020. Each new station scheme will face its own specific delivery challenges that impact o...
Pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 9717, when she expects the data generated by the freight crime flag pilot in Cambridgeshire and Warwickshire Police forces to have been quality assur
This Government is highly aware of the rising frequency of freight crime and the significant and damaging impact it can have on businesses and drivers. We are determined to crack down on it.The incidence of freight crime, where criminals are ripping the s...
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4292 on the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, if she will publish the representations received by her Department since 4 July 2024 on bringing forward the schedule
The Government does not intend to publish representations we have received to bring forward the formal review of the ZEV Mandate. There is a long-standing commitment to conclude the review in 2027. In accordance with normal process, we are starting discus...
How many prosecutions were brought under Railway Byelaws in each of the last five years, broken down by offence category.
The Department does not collect, nor hold, data on the number of prosecutions brought under Railway Byelaws. Railway Byelaws cover a range of rules on the rail network, and prosecutions are dealt with by train operating companies and other relevant enforc...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4269, whether the Competition and Markets Authority or Civil Aviation Authority has assessed the potential impact of airport surface access agreements on the le
As independent regulators, it is for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to decide whether any assessment of the supply of air traffic services or airport operation services is necessary. The CAA published a ...
Who is the Senior Responsible Owner for the Liverpool Street Station redevelopment scheme.
The Liverpool Street redevelopment scheme is being promoted by Platform4 on a commercial basis.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of active travel interventions on local authority traffic enforcement revenue.
The Department has made no such assessment; these are matters for local authorities.
Whether her Department has paid for flights for external training providers approved by her Department since 4 July 2024.
Awaiting answer.
Whether (a) her Department's officials and (b) external training providers from her Department have delivered capacity development training sessions overseas since 4 July 2024.
Both department officials and external training providers have delivered capacity development training sessions overseas since July 2024.