Alex Mayer MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Bus Services: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will publish the formula used to determine the final allocations for bus service improvement plan funding for local transport authorities for 2025-26.
Answer: The government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country. C...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuses: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many buses funded through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme (a) have been ordered and (b) are on the road.
Answer: Of the 2,263 buses funded through the ZEBRA 1 and 2 programmes 1,674 buses have been ordered (1,025 - ZEBRA 1 & 649 ZEBRA 2) whilst there are currently 582 ZEBs in service.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailway StationsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support multi-modal interchanges at (a) HS2 Euston Station and (b) all other new stations.
Answer: The Department for Transport is working with key partners to develop affordable plans for the Euston Station Campus, which will comprise the new HS2 station, an upgraded Network Rail station, and enhancements to the London Underground station and local tr...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTransport: Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Prime Minister's National Statement at COP29 on 12 November 2024, whether she plans to revise her Department’s emission target following the Government's announcement to reduce greenhouse
Answer: The UK’s ambitious and credible Nationally Determined Contribution target for 2035 is consistent with the effort required to deliver the existing Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-37). The Department is committed to delivering greener transport and supporting acc...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of permitted weight limits on volumetric concrete mixers on trends in the levels of carbon emissions.
Answer: The Department ran a call for evidence from October to December 2023 seeking views on three potential options on weight limits for Volumetric Concrete Mixers (VCMs). Evidence was provided to the Department on both the pros and cons of allowing VCMs to con...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of permitted weight limits on volumetric concrete mixers on the financial sustainability of the haulage industry.
Answer: The Department ran a call for evidence from October to December 2023 seeking views on three potential options on weight limits for volumetric concrete mixers (VCMs). Any potential changes to the current policy position on VCM weight limits will need to co...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraph 4.94 of of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC295, published on 30 October 2024, whether any of the core research funding will be used for projects that involve exper
Answer: Alternative methods cannot currently replicate the complexity of an intact biological system, so the use of animals remains essential both in basic and translational medical research and in preclinical testing. Currently 32% of Medical Research Council-fu...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMedicine: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraph 4.94 of of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC295, published on 30 October 2024, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of human-specific tech
Answer: The Government funds research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and many programmes, including those on organoids, cell behaviour or AI, may eventually lead to the development of human-specific technologies that can replace the need for the use of...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reintroducing electric vehicle purchase grants for private owners.
Answer: The Government already provides support for private owners looking to purchase zero emission vehicles, including generous taxation incentives and Plug-in Vehicle Grants for specific types of vehicles. In the recent Budget, the Government announced £120m o...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: PassportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many Paper Check and Send for (a) new and (b) renewal Passports appointments were made at Crown Post offices in the last year for which figures are available.
Answer: As it is not possible to categorise Paper Check & Send applications by whether they are ‘New’ or ‘Renewal’, the Post Office have also shared their statistics for Digital Check & Send applications. The number of Passport Paper Check & Send appl...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Driving LicencesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many DVLA photocard renewals were made at a Crown Post Office last year.
Answer: According to the Post Office, the number of DVLA photocard renewals made at Directly Managed Branches for the 2023/2024 Financial Year was 55,014. Across the total network, the number of DVLA photocard renewals made for the same Financial Year was 525,827...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Security Industry AuthorityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many Security Industry Authority licence applications were made at a Crown Post Office last year.
Answer: According to the Post Office, the number of Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence applications made at Directly Managed Branches for the 2023/2024 Financial Year was 15,150. Across the total network, the number of SIA licensed applications made for th...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: ProfitsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many Crown post offices make a profit.
Answer: Directly Managed Branches are loss-making for the Post Office. As such, Post Office has been clear that it’s their ambition to operate the network on a fully franchised basis in time, as they believe that this is a more sustainable model. The Post Office'...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment the Department has made of the level of passenger brand awareness of franchised rail operators.
Answer: The Department has not assessed the level of passenger brand awareness of franchised rail operators. The operating companies periodically test their own brand awareness as part of their own market research, but this information is not shared with the Depa...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuses: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many buses funded through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme are UK-manufactured.
Answer: UK-based bus manufacturers have benefited the most from the Department’s funding programmes, such as ZEBRA. It is estimated that 60% of ZEBRA-supported buses will be procured from UK-based manufacturers, supporting economic growth and jobs across the zero...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEuston Station: Bus ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with TFL on the location of the bus station at Euston station.
Answer: The Department for Transport is working with key partners, including Transport for London, to develop affordable plans for the Euston Station Campus.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of revising the permitted weight limits on volumetric concrete mixers.
Answer: The Department ran a call for evidence from October to December 2023 seeking views on three potential options on weight limits for volumetric concrete mixers (VCMs). Any potential changes to the current policy position on VCM weight limits will need to co...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGambling: Video GamesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the Advertising Standards Authority maintains standards relating to advertisements offering cash prizes in mobile gaming apps that may be u
Answer: The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) is responsible for setting the UK Advertising Codes while the Advertising Standards Authority enforces them. Both are independent of the government.Section 5 of the CAP Code contains the rules regarding advertis...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national standards for bus stops in England and Wales.
Answer: The design of bus stations and stops can have a significant impact on the ability and willingness of people to use bus services. The Department has provided advice on the provision of bus stops in Local Transport Note 1/24, Bus User Priority, and further ...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Network Rail regions will be redrawn.
Answer: There are no plans to change Network Rail’s existing structures.We expect to introduce the legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR) and enable transformation of the rail sector later in this parliamentary session.GBR will be a new organisation t...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish her Department's criteria for prioritising rail routes for electrification.
Answer: Electrification will play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target. Discontinuous electrification, as well as alternative technologies such as hydrogen, battery and bi-modes will also play a part. Which rail lines will be ele...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordShadow Great British Railways: Public AppointmentsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's planned timetable is for appointing the CEO of Shadow Great British Railways.
Answer: Laura Shoaf has been appointed as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways. In this role she convenes the leaders of Network Rail, DfT’s Operator of Last Resort and DfT’s Rail Services Group who maintain their existing accountabilities.As Shadow Great Briti...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential use of discontinuous electrification as a means to decarbonise the rail network.
Answer: The Government expects electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target and improve the passenger experience.Overhead Line Electrification will remain the best value for money option for some lines, for exampl...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEast West Rail Line: MarketingDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is holding discussions with (a) East West Rail Company and (b) rail operators on branding for trains on East West Rail.
Answer: The Department is considering options for the branding on trains for Connection Stage One (CS1) East West Rail services between Oxford, Bletchley and Milton Keynes and is holding discussions with the relevant parties, this has included Chiltern Railways a...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordShoplifting: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how her Department plans to allocate the funding to tackle shoplifting announced in the Autumn Budget 2024.
Answer: Shop theft is at a record high. This Government is taking strong action by removing the threshold for shop theft under £200 and making it a specific criminal offence for assaults on shopworkers.As announced in the Autumn Budget, and building on current Ho...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
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