Adam Dance MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of introducing a system whereby a proportion of practical driving test appointments are reserved for candidates requiring a retest following a previous u
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is unable to prioritise learners who have already taken a practical driving test and been unsuccessful over learners seeking to take their test for the first time. All learner drivers have valid reasons for w...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Driving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reserving a proportion of driving test appointments for candidates requiring a resit of a test to reduce (a) test waiting lists and (b) costs for learner
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not operate a cancellation service or reserve a proportion of driving test appointments for candidates requiring a resit of their practical driving test. DVSA advises learners to regularly check for new ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
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West of England Line: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the resilience of the rail network on the West of England Line to heatwaves.
Answer: South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex are working to improve the resilience of the West of England Line to the impacts of climate change, including periods of extreme heat. Following the soil moisture deficit experienced in recent years (most rece...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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West of England LineDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to ensure trains on the West of England line are air-conditioned.
Answer: Steps are already being taken to improve trains on the West of England line. SWR's Class 158 and Class 159 trains are currently undergoing a heavy maintenance and refurbishment programme which commenced in December 2025. The programme includes air-conditi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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West of England Line: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an estimate of the temperature on South Western train carriages on the West of England line travelling through Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Department has not made an estimate of temperatures on specific South Western Railway services operating through Yeovil constituency. However, the Department expects operators to provide a safe and comfortable environment for passengers. SWR is curren...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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West of England Line: YeovilDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure passenger travel times from Yeovil constituency are not negatively impacted by any changes to the West of England Line timetable.
Answer: The Department recognises that reliability and punctuality affect passenger benefits, journey times and wider economic outcomes, and these factors are considered when assessing any timetable changes. Soil moisture deficit (SMD) caused significant and prol...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
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West of England Line: YeovilDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed West of England Line timetable changes on stations in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Department recognises that reliability and punctuality affect passenger benefits, journey times and wider economic outcomes, and these factors are considered when assessing any timetable changes. Soil moisture deficit (SMD) caused significant and prol...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	1
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	2
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	2
Department for Education	17
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	6
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Transport	7
Department for Work and Pensions	6
Department of Health and Social Care	11
Home Office	7
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	11
Treasury	6

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