Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
HM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the September 2026 implementation date of changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was informed by forthcoming changes to employment legislation, and whether legal advice informed the chosen ti
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has formally endorsed the recent change to the terms of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Answer: Since the Court of Appeal judgment in January this year, which meant that the current model could not legally continue, careful consideration has been given to the legal and operational implications. After careful review and consideration of the options a...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures will be used to monitor operational readiness following the changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service and potential impacts on public safety.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service will have on remote and rural coastal communities in terms of team sizes and recruitment challenges.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether alternative operating models were considered, including a paid or part-paid model, before the decision to change the terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was reached.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a formal impact assessment has been carried out regarding recruitment, retention and operational capability of the Coastguard Rescue Service across different coastal regions following proposed changes t
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM CoastguardDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence informed the conclusion that the revised model will strengthen the resilience of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTyres: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact on road safety, the environment and consumers of requiring vehicle manufacturers to offer all-season or winter-rated tyres as a standard or select
Answer: Manufacturers are free to offer any tyre they choose but all new tyres, before they are permitted for sale in the UK, must demonstrate that they achieve a minimum wet grip performance. They are also required to display certain performance attributes at th...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEGNOSDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on access to the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
Answer: Through our regular engagement with the aviation industry, we are aware of the operational implications following the loss of access to the EU’s European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. The Department continues to work with the Department of Sci...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Health and SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to (a) improve aviation safety and (b) reduce the number of incidents of fatigue among pilots operating in UK airspace.
Answer: UK regulations set out requirements for operators of both aerodromes and aircraft, to mitigate risks and ensure operations are conducted as safely as possible. My officials are in regular contact with the UK’s independent safety regulator, the Civil Aviat...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAirspace: ModernisationDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Airspace modernisation, published on 22 October 2024, whether her Department and the Civil Aviation Authority plan to deploy the Scottish cluster's airsp
Answer: The Government’s priority is to deliver the benefits of airspace modernisation alongside the critical technology upgrades to the UK’s air traffic control systems. The Department for Transport is working closely with Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, the Civ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of abolishing peak fares for rail passengers.
Answer: We are overhauling the fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare, with the move to Great British Railways passengers will be able to receive a more consistent offer...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Moray West, Nairn and StrathspeyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on reducing driving test wait times for test centres in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times.There are two driving test centres (DTCs) in the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey cons...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: LightingDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a public information campaign for drivers of vehicles fitted with daytime running lights of the need to manually switch on their rear lights when we
Answer: Road vehicle lighting is governed by combination of national and international regulations. As per the advice in the Highway Code drivers must use appropriate vehicle lighting for the prevailing conditions and should ensure that they are familiar with the...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
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