Ben Spencer MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Level CrossingsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of level crossings on the economy, broken down by (a) region and (b) the UK's GDP.
Answer: Level crossings form part of the rail system of Great Britain, which plays a critical role in the development, economic growth, and social wellbeing of communities across the UK. By connecting communities and providing safe access to essential services an...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport (Duty to Cooperate) BillDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will (a) respond to and (b) support the provisions outlined in the Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill; and if she will meet the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge to discuss the Bill.
Answer: I understand that the second reading of this Bill is scheduled for 13 June. The Government will set out its position as part of that debate.
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 December 2024 to Question 19765 on Large Goods Vehicles: Concrete, if she will publish the findings of the review of the call for evidence on the operation of Volumetric Concrete Mi
Answer: The Department has published its findings today. These can be accessed at the following link:gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/volumetric-concrete-mixers-review.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility to people who are digitally excluded of the consultation on Implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Answer: The Department for Transport published a consultation on implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in December 2024. There are multiple ways to respond to the consultation: by online form, downloadable for...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility to people who are digitally excluded of the consultation entitled Implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Av
Answer: The Department for Transport published a consultation on implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in December 2024. There are multiple ways to respond to the consultation: by online form, downloadable for...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Runnymede and WeybridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve accessibility at railway stations in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency.
Answer: We are carefully considering the best approach to the Access for All programme. Since April 2024, 19 stations have been completed with a further 8 due to be completed by April 2025. This will be the most stations completed in one year since the programme ...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordM25: Runnymede and WeybridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with National Highways on when each concrete section of the M25 within the Runnymede and Weybridge constituency will be treated with next generation concrete surfacing.
Answer: The precise dates for treatment of individual sections will be determined based on regular monitoring of the condition of the carriageway. National Highways plans to give priority to treatments within the Noise Important Areas (NIA) identified by Departme...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: Runnymede and WeybridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information her Department holds on when each concrete section of the M25 within Runnymede and Weybridge constituency is expected to reach the end of its serviceable life.
Answer: The precise dates for treatment of individual sections will be determined based on regular monitoring of the condition of the carriageway. National Highways plans to give priority to treatments within the Noise Important Areas (NIA) identified by Departme...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: Runnymede and WeybridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many noise important areas of the M25 there are within the Runnymede and Weybridge constituency; and what the location is of each.
Answer: The precise dates for treatment of individual sections will be determined based on regular monitoring of the condition of the carriageway. National Highways plans to give priority to treatments within the Noise Important Areas (NIA) identified by Departme...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of DVLA's programme of education of updates to the Highway Code for licence holders.
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) promote changes to The Highway Code on the Government's flagship road safety campaign THINK! and its social media channels and via partner organisations. Results from th...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: A3Department for TransportTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she ask the Office of Road and Rail to undertake enforcement action against National Highways over ongoing disruption in the (a) Painshill roundabout and (b) local area due to the M25/A3 works.
Answer: Under the Infrastructure Act 2015, it is for ORR to determine whether National Highways is compliant with its directions and guidance and the road investment strategy (RIS) issued by government, and whether to take enforcement action.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of levels of service provision on the Chertsey branch line on passenger safety at (a) Egham, (b) Chertsey, (c) Addlestone and (c) Weybridge
Answer: There are no current safety concerns that have been raised to Department officials on the Chertsey branch line. I would welcome further information on any concerns that the Member has.
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of levels of service provision on the Chertsey branch line at (a) Egham, (b) Chertsey, (c) Addlestone and (c) Weybridge stations on (i) school a
Answer: The Department is unaware of any negative impact that service provision had on the Chertsey branch line on school or college attendance in the 2023-2024 academic year. South Western Railway (SWR) is in regular direct contact with schools and colleges when...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with South Western Rail on the performance of the Chertsey branch line since July 2024.
Answer: Department officials are in regular conversation with South Western Railway (SWR) on its performance in all areas of its network, including the Chertsey branch line.
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic impact to businesses and communities in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency of the M25/A3 improvement works.
Answer: National Highways (NH) is delivering a scheme on the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange and selected surrounding roads to reduce congestion, improve safety, support planned housing and economic growth, and improve provision for pedestrians, cyclists an...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact on (a) local traffic and (b) air pollution of a direct rail link from Egham to Heathrow.
Answer: A direct rail link from Egham to Heathrow is not currently being developed by the Department for Transport. Heathrow Southern Rail Ltd (HSRL) is developing proposals for a southern rail link to the airport, and I would expect impacts on local traffic and...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make a comparative estimate of the potential reduction in local noise pollution on the M25 in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency by (a) repairing the sections of concrete motorway and (b) replacin
Answer: National Highways has already undertaken trials to monitor the noise generated by concrete road surfaces following surface treatments (including Next Generation Concrete Surfacing) and the noise generated by other types of road surface. The outcome of the...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: LiftsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of lift (a) availability and (b) maintenance and repair at train stations.
Answer: This is an operational matter for Network Rail and the train operating companies. Lifts should be available whenever passengers need them, however, there have been many occasions where this has not been the case. Network Rail has been aware of lift and es...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers she has to (a) ensure the timely delivery of the M25/A3 works and (b) prevent unnecessary disruption from the works while they are under way.
Answer: National Highways has public commitment dates for delivery in their Delivery Plan and they are held to account on these dates by the Highways Monitor, Office of Rail and Road. Additionally, through the Department’s established governance framework with Na...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordM25: A3Department for TransportTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with National Highways on (a) the expected completion date for works on the Painshill junction of the M25 and A3 and (b) the steps being taken to (i) ensure the timely complet
Answer: National Highways are due to complete the main works at the Painshill roundabout and junction 10 of the M25 by Summer 2025 however, there will be other minor works including environmental enhancements that will be completed towards the end of 2025. To ens...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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