Alex Mayer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Driverless VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the proportion of vehicle miles she expects to be autonomous by 2035.
Answer: Full implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act in the second half of 2027 will help ensure that any automated vehicles operating on Great Britain’s roads can contribute to overall improvements in road safety. This technology is expected to be deployed ...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Animal WelfareMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of strengthening guidance for courts and probation services on the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse.
Answer: The Government recognises the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse. Statutory guidance issued under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is clear that harming, threatening to harm, or using pets to control, coerce or intimidate a victim can constitute do...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: Urban AreasHome OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in antisocial behaviour in town centres and residential areas.
Answer: The Government’s police reforms will protect and strengthen neighbourhood policing by freeing local forces, including Bedfordshire Police, from national responsibilities so they can focus on issues that matter most locally, like anti-social behaviour (ASB...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Answer: The Government’s police reforms will protect and strengthen neighbourhood policing by freeing local forces, including Bedfordshire Police, from national responsibilities so they can focus on issues that matter most locally, like anti-social behaviour (ASB...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made recent progress on monitoring the steps taken by local transport authorities to implement the new statutory guidance on enhanced partnerships for bus services, published on 1 Apr
Answer: The Department is monitoring the implementation of the new statutory guidance on Enhanced Partnership closely. The Departments working with the Bus Centre of Excellence to engage with, and support local transport authorities and bus operators in meeting t...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Environment: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor the potential impact of high ocean temperatures on marine biodiversity in UK waters.
Answer: Defra is working with its agencies, the Met Office and research community to monitor and understand potential impacts of high ocean temperatures on marine biodiversity. Satellite observations and data from ships, buoys, floats and gliders are used to trac...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Environment: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the recent heatwave in UK waters on marine species and habitats.
Answer: Defra is working with its agencies, the Met Office and the research community to understand the potential impacts of marine heatwaves on marine species and habitats. This includes funding the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership and collecting report...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProducts: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of enforcement powers to remove unsafe infant products from online marketplaces.
Answer: Under existing legislation, businesses must only supply safe consumer products. Relevant authorities have powers to require withdrawal of unsafe products from supply and, where appropriate, their recall. The Office for Product Safety and Standards coordin...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarketsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support independent markets in town centres.
Answer: The government recognises the important economic and social contribution that markets make to our high streets and town centres. Local authorities are empowered to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas. Howeve...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare and Domestic AbuseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on considering the outcomes of the research project commissioned in summer 2025 on the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government commissioned a research project, led by the University of Bristol, to explore the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse and to identify additional opportunities for intervention. We will consider the outcomes of this research once c...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordActive TravelDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set targets for the proportion of short journeys walked, wheeled and cycled in every a) strategic and b) local highways authority.
Answer: Mayoral Strategic Authorities in receipt of Integrated Settlements will have specific targets for active travel. All other strategic and local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordActive TravelDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of which local transport authorities have the greatest opportunities to increase the modal share of a) walking, b) wheeling and c) cycling.
Answer: No such assessment has been made. All local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions in line with the Government’s devolution agenda.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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