Greg Smith MP: written questions
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Roads: Capital InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she expects the third Road Investment Strategy period to commence in April 2026.
Answer: The Department for Transport intends to publish the third Road Investment Strategy by the end of this month, with the third Road Period commencing in April 2026 and covering the period from 2026/27 to 2030/31.
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Certification Agency: Fees and ChargesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the fee deficit of the Vehicle Certification Agency.
Answer: The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is currently consulting on a proposal to increase certain fees. This would help to address the current financial deficit. The agency is currently undertaking a programme of internal efficiencies which will also suppo...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908190More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people subject to the loan charge who will have their cases settled following the independent review of the loan charge.
Answer: The Government accepted all but one of the independent review’s recommendations and in some cases we are going further. We are legislating a generous new settlement opportunity that will help those who have not yet settled to do so. Most individuals could...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence her Department holds that floating bus stops improve (a) actual cyclist safety and (b) cyclists’ perception of safety.
Answer: Cyclists face significant risk when interacting with motor vehicles: in 2024 there were 14,549 cyclist casualties on Great Britain’s roads, the overwhelming majority arising from collisions with motor vehicles rather than pedestrians or other cyclists. Th...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116008More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the additional annual cost to motorists of introducing a weight-based Vehicle Excise Duty system for cars weighing over (a) 1,600kg, (b) 2,000kg, and (c) 2,400kg.
Answer: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. Different rates apply to cars, vans, motorcycles and heavy goods vehicles, and the rate for each vehicle is calculated according to a range of factors, such as its date of first ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Cities Campaign: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has provided (a) funding and (b) advice to Clean Cities Campaign since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Department has not provided funding to the Clean Cities Campaign, but has met with them as part of routine official-level stakeholder engagement.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many hours has the Gov.uk vehicle tax system been unavailable during 2026 for which the latest data is available.
Answer: In the period between 1 January and 22 February 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s online vehicle tax service was unavailable for just four hours and 15 minutes due to planned maintenance.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many practical car driving tests were cancelled with fewer than (a) three working days’ notice and (b) ten working days’ notice in each month since January 2024.
Answer: From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) required learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Asking learner drivers to give more notice should give ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of potential impact of restricting driving instructors and driver trainers from managing practical test bookings and amendments on behalf of learners on road safety; and
Answer: On the 12 November 2025, The Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport Select Committee and announced next steps following the consultation on improving the rules for booking car driving tests.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of extending the current 24-week booking window for practical car driving tests on a temporary basis, including on the level of test availability and b
Answer: In 2020, the DVSA extended the booking window for customers, allowing them to book a driving test up to 24 weeks in advance from a 18-week booking window. The 24-week booking window is still in place.As part of DVSA's plan to reduce driving waiting times,...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: FerriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 109392, what engagement his Department undertook with ferry operators and representative bodies serving island and coastal communities in
Answer: The UK ETS Authority consulted extensively with the maritime sector, including ferry operators and island and coastal communities, to ensure all perspectives informed policy development. During the consultation period, the Government provided online engag...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPorts: Energy SupplyDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 109244, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of shore power and grid capacity at UK ports by July 2026 to enable maritime operators to re
Answer: We are aware of at least nine ports, harbours, marinas, terminals and wharves that do have live operational shore power units allowing some vessels to run on shore power today, and at least another two locations that are currently installing shore power. ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: ShippingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2026 to Question 109240, what proportion of the estimated costs of extending the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime are attributable to admi
Answer: The Impact Assessment estimates £201 million in additional costs over 20 years, with about £179 million, from administrative compliance and around £22 million from emissions reduction investment. Administrative costs are initially higher because around 2,...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to replace the number-plate eyesight test with a standardised, clinically validated vision assessment.
Answer: There are no plans to replace the number‑plate eyesight test.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce a requirement for all drivers to have their eyesight tested by a qualified optometrist when applying for or renewing their driving licence.
Answer: All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy,...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of current eyesight standards for driving; and whether her Department plans to review the regulations governing driver vision requirements.
Answer: All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy,...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of cancer patients in Mid Buckinghamshire constituency receive first treatment within the 62 day target.
Answer: Data is not collected at a constituency level. Data on what proportion of cancer patients in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board received a first treatment within the 62-day cancer waiting time standard can be found o...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Bus LanesDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidential criteria were applied when assessing motorcycle bus lane consultation responses.
Answer: Details of the analysis carried out on the consultation responses are given in the consultation outcome published on 21 November 2024 and available at:www.gov.uk/government/consultations/motorcycles-in-bus-lanes/outcome/motorcycles-in-bus-lanes-consultati...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FyldeDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December 2025 to Question 99588, when her Department plans to publish the evaluation of the £3 bus fare cap.
Answer: The Department for Transport is currently undertaking an evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts, with the full report expected to be published later this year.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support, including business rates relief, direct financial assistance, or other fiscal measures, is being offered to regional airports in England; and how this compares to the support provided to Heathrow
Answer: The UK aviation market operates predominantly in the private sector. It is not possible for the Government to quantify, and therefore keep a record of, support received by airport, given different airports are subject to different regulatory and policy me...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Passenger Duty: ChildrenTreasuryTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110872More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policy of no reduced rate or exemption for children or family travelling in premium economy of Air Passenger Duty on families travelling with children in p
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines, not individual passengers, and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.7 billion in 2025-26 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023Northern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
Answer: On 22 January, the House approved the Remedial Order which will remove the conditional immunity for terrorists which was provided in the previous Government’s Legacy Act.The Troubles Bill will establish a reformed, human rights compliant and wholly indepe...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he plans to take to reduce the potential impact of construction traffic on villages in Mid Buckinghamshire constituency during the construction of the new Category C prison.
Answer: We are committed to delivering crucial new prison places in Buckinghamshire and are working constructively with Buckinghamshire Council to agree how to manage construction traffic.We have committed to making improvements to a key junction and funding will...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDartford-Thurrock Crossing: PrivatisationDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department will treat the transfer of Dartford Crossing toll revenues to a private Lower Thames Crossing operator as a loss of income to the Department.
Answer: The Government's preferred financing option at this stage is the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model. Under the RAB model, ownership and operations of the Dartford Crossing would transfer to a new regulated private sector entity, which would be responsible f...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: ProcurementDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which local authorities have received funding from Government-funded schemes supporting the procurement of new buses, including zero-emission, electric, hydrogen and hybrid buses, in each of the last five years
Answer: My department has published which local authorities have received funding from Government-funded schemes to procure new buses through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programme on gov.uk.1The West Midlands Combined Authority also received £50m in 2021...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
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